Medical Secretary
Job Type : Contract, Full Time
Salary : £22000 – £25000/annum
We are a small company who prides itself in providing exceptional Private Medical Practice Management to Consultants cover various disciplines including: – Allergy, General Paediatrics, Gastroenterology, Neurodevelopment, Enuresis and Dermatology.
We are looking for an experienced Medical Secretary/Administrator to join our office-based team and to provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to a number of private consultants. The ideal candidate will have recently worked within a healthcare setting (Private or NHS) and will be organised, proactive, highly motivated, personable, adaptable and IT literate.
Role:
To provide a comprehensive medical secretarial and administrative service to a number of private consultants:-
Managing face to face and remote patient consultation appointments
Expediting medical reports in a timely manor
Effectively and sensitively dealing with patient enquiries
Liaising with hospital colleagues and suppliers.
To support the team in all administrative functions as directed by the Practice Manager
Responsibilities:
Acting as a point of contact for patients, consultants and other clinical staff, managing enquiries in a professional and efficient manner
Scheduling patient appointments
Ensuring referral letters are processed and appointments made promptly
Coordinating and ensuring all diagnostic results are shared with the requesting consultant
Ensuring timely dispatch of clinic dictations
Assisting with all other duties within the office as required on a daily basis
Invoicing and processing payments
Strictly adhere to current GDPR practices and patient confidentiality
Key Skills Required:
Strong attention to detail
Experience of working as a secretary and/or in a medical clerical environment
Experience of managing diaries and schedules
Medical terminology would be an advantage
Excellent typing skills
Experience of working with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook and patient databases
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Professional and caring telephone manner
Have a friendly and positive attitude
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience of DGL Practice Manager (Clanwilliam Health) would be an advantage
Why Join Our Team:
We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual; treat people with kindness and compassion; act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness and trust and treat one another as valued members of our team.
A friendly, supportive and comfortable office environment to work in.
We provide all training in-house.
We take a great deal of pride in providing a bespoke and unique personal service to both our clients, the doctors and their patients alike.
We are regarded highly as service providers and as such all our current consultants have approached us to assist with managing their practices and we have had no need to advertise for new business.
We have extensive knowledge of all areas of private practice.
Easy access with Rayners Lane Station a 2 minute walk away.
20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Full PAYE is offered with enrolment to NEST Pension scheme after completion of probation period.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview
More Information
- Address HA2, Harrow, Greater London