Medical Secretary General Practice
| Posting date: | 12 November 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,615.00 to £23,615.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23615.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2024 |
| Location: | South Shields, NE33 4DX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3186-24-01124 |
Summary
Job Title: Medical Secretary 18 hours per week JOB PURPOSE To ensure that all secretarial duties are carried out efficiently, and to assist the Partnership in providing a high quality service. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Audio typing of practice documents 2 To attend meetings when required to take shorthand notes. 3 To confer with hospital secretaries concerning expedition of appointments, discharge letters, and results of investigations. 4 To answer queries from hospital departments. 5 Direct patients to appropriate services 6 To assist with patients telephone / personal enquiries regarding hospital appointments, referrals etc. 7 To expedite information on hospital appointments, laboratory, and X-Ray results. Noting records and informing patient of outcome. ADMINISTRATION 1 Audio typing of referral letters. 2 Type up Reports/minutes of meetings. 3 Online access applications 4 This list is not exhaustive INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1 To have a working knowledge of all aspects of the systems necessary to the job. 2 To ensure the security policy is adhered to. HEALTH AND SAFETY 1 Take reasonable care of themselves and others at work. 2 Co-operate with the practice as far as is necessary to enable them to carry out their legal duty. 3 Not to intentionally or recklessly interfere with anything provided; including personal protective equipment, for health and safety or welfare at work. Any other duties requested by Partners, Practice Management Team or Senior team. This job description may need to be reviewed or revised from time to time as the practice develops.