Medical Secretary
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hartlepool, TS24 9DN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0524-26-0006 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of the medical secretary. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently Manage all enquiries in an effective manner Maintain an accurate referrals database Process all letters as requested Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary Process referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS) Summarise new patient records Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately Manage all administrative queries as necessary Carry out system searches as requested Carry out monthly QoF call and recall Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested