About this role
Job summary
Oakwood Lane Medical Practice is delighted to offer an opportunity for a dedicated Medical Administrator to join our friendly, forward thinking team. We care for a diverse population of over 14,000 patients and pride ourselves on delivering high quality, patient centred healthcare.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive administrator who is passionate about supporting excellent patient care. You will play a key role in ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time, contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the practice.
Join us and become part of a supportive, inclusive and dynamic team committed to delivering outstanding healthcare.
Main duties of the job
Document and Record Management
Process, scan and code incoming clinical correspondence.
Assign documents to the correct clinician or administrative team promptly and accurately.
Identify and escalate urgent or clinically significant information.
Liaise with clinicians to clarify documentation queries and ensure appropriate action.
Maintain accurate patient records using workflow systems.
Process incoming and outgoing patient records.
Referral Administration
Complete and submit patient referrals to specialists and external providers, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
Take ownership of referrals from initiation to completion, including monitoring rejections and responses.
Provide clear information to patients regarding referral pathways and progress.
Ensure all referral communications are documented and filed appropriately.
Insurance and Third Party Requests
Manage insurance forms, medical reports and third party documentation with accuracy and compliance.
Support patients and staff with queries relating to access to medical records and permissions.
General Administrative Support
Provide flexible administrative cover across departments as required.
Support statutory and contractual practice obligations.
Assist with ad-hoc administrative tasks to ensure smooth day to day operations.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
About us
We are a creative, energetic and innovative practice with strong links across the wider health and social care system. As an active member of our Primary Care Network, we work collaboratively to improve patient outcomes.
Our team operates from a large, modern, purpose built medical centre with free parking in the LS8 area of Leeds. We are proud of our inclusive culture and diverse workforce.
Our clinical team includes:
12 GPs 3 Nurses 2 Healthcare Assistants A Phlebotomist A Pharmacy Technician A Mental Health Practitioner They are supported by a talented administrative and reception team led by two Reception Supervisors, an Operations Manager, a Practice Manager and a Business Manager.
We welcome informal visits and conversations if you would like to meet the team and see our working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
Document and Record Management
Process, scan and code incoming clinical correspondence including hospital letters, discharge summaries, ambulance notifications and out of hours reports. Review correspondence and ensure documents are attached to the correct patient record. Code or free text clinical information on to the patient record. Assign documents to the appropriate clinician or administrative team promptly and accurately. Identify urgent, abnormal or clinically significant information and escalate in accordance with practice procedures. Liaise with clinical staff to clarify documentation queries and ensure appropriate actions are completed. Maintain accurate patient records using practice workflow and clinical systems.Process incoming and outgoing patient records in accordance with NHS and practice procedures, ensuring records are transferred, received and managed accurately and securely. Monitor workflow queues to ensure correspondence is processed within agreed timescales. Deal with queries relating to correspondence management and document processing.Referral Administration
Complete and submit referrals to secondary care, community services and external providers, ensuring all supporting documentation is accurate and complete. Take ownership of referrals from initiation through to completion. Monitor referral progress, including rejected referrals, requests for further information and provider responses. Liaise with clinicians to obtain information required to support referrals. Provide patients with information regarding referral pathways, appointments and progress where appropriate. Ensure all referral activity, communications and outcomes are accurately documented and filed within the patient record. Support the practice in achieving referral processing targets and standards.Insurance and Third Party Requests
Manage insurance reports, medical reports and third-party documentation requests in accordance with practice procedures and relevant legislation. Ensure documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales. Support patients and staff with queries relating to access to medical records, consent and permissions. Maintain accurate records of requests, actions and outcomes. Escalate complex or sensitive requests to the appropriate manager or clinician.Statutory and Contractual Support
Support the management of requests for information, reports and returns relating to the practice's statutory and contractual obligations. Assist with administrative processes required to support regulatory, contractual and operational requirements. Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the management team in support of the practice's business operations.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years experience working in an administrative role.
Desirable
Experience of working in primary care. Competent using Systmone.
Qualifications Essential
GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications, in English and Mathematics. Competent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable
Relevant healthcare or NHS administration training. Experience of medical terminology.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Oakwood Lane Medical Practice
Address 2 Amberton Terrace
Gipton
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS8 3BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oakwoodlanemedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)