Medical Secretary
| Posting date: | 18 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.21 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Didcot, OX11 7JH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2323-25-0001 |
Summary
The Medical Secretary is are required to: Provide an efficient audio typing and word processing service for GPs and other healthcare professionals as required Refer patients to secondary care services via the NHS eReferral system, and to resolve problems or issues relating to referrals on the eReferral work lists Keep GPs informed of new services/changes to services on Choose and Book, and any changes to referrals Make appointments for patients on the NHS two-week wait referral pathway, liaising with patients regarding their booking Assist patients regarding queries in relation to existing referrals and hospital appointments Process patient and third-party requests for copies of medical records, including photocopying of patient notes, in line with strict practice protocols and the GDPR File patient records and correspondence in patient medical records using Docman Manage all incoming emails to the secretary email account Create invoices for chargeable services Receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls from patients and third parties regarding all aspects of secretarial duties Complete tasks sent by clinical colleagues in a timely manner Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post Carry out all tasks in line with practice protocols, data protection regulations, and NHS and guidelines.