About this role
Job summary
Are you organised, enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in healthcare? Ashville Medical Practice is looking for a motivated and reliable Medical Records Administrator to join our friendly and dedicated team on a fixed-term basis.
We are a busy, patient-focused GP practice caring for approximately 13,000 patients in Barnsley. Our multidisciplinary team includes 8 GP Partners, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, practice nurses and a range of other healthcare professionals, all working together to deliver the best possible patient care and experience.
As a Medical Records Administrator, you will play a vital role behind the scenes, helping to ensure patient records are accurate, up to date and managed efficiently. Your work will directly support our clinical team, helping them provide safe, effective and high-quality care to our patients.
We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, a professional and confidential approach, and the ability to work well as part of a team in a busy environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive practice team where your contribution matters. If you are looking for a rewarding role in primary care and want to make a positive difference to our patients and colleagues, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Medical Records Administrator to join our GP practice on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The role will primarily involve summarising patient medical records, managing medical records filing and transfers, and processing Subject Access Requests (SARs). The successful candidate will ensure patient information is handled accurately, confidentially and in accordance with practice policies and data protection requirements. Full training will be given.
Key Responsibilities
Summarising new patient medical records accurately and efficiently. Managing the filing, scanning, retrieval and transfer of medical records. Processing Subject Access Requests (SARs) in accordance with relevant procedures and deadlines. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records. Ensuring all patient information is handled securely and confidentially. Supporting the wider administrative team with medical records duties as required.
About us
Ashville Medical Practice is proud to provide primary care services to approximately 13,000 patients in Barnsley. Our dedicated team includes 8 GP Partners, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), practice nurses and a range of other healthcare professionals, all working together to provide high-quality, safe and effective patient care.
We are committed to delivering the best possible patient care and experience, treating every patient with kindness, dignity, respect and compassion. Through teamwork, continuous improvement and a patient-centred approach, we strive to meet the diverse health needs of our local community and support our patients to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Summary
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Medical Records Administrator to join our GP practice on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The role will primarily involve summarising patient medical records, managing medical records filing and transfers, and processing Subject Access Requests (SARs). The successful candidate will ensure patient information is handled accurately, confidentially and in accordance with practice policies and data protection requirements. Full training will be given.
Key Responsibilities
Summarising new patient medical records accurately and efficiently. Managing the filing, scanning, retrieval and transfer of medical records. Processing Subject Access Requests (SARs) in accordance with relevant procedures and deadlines. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records. Ensuring all patient information is handled securely and confidentially. Supporting the wider administrative team with medical records duties as required. Person Specification
The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Experience of handling confidential information, a good understanding of GDPR and data protection principles, and an interest in working within a general practice or healthcare environment is essential. Previous experience in a GP practice or medical records administration is not essential, as full training will be provided.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Experience of handling confidential information, a good understanding of GDPR and data protection principles, and an interest in working within a general practice or healthcare environment is essential. Previous experience in a GP practice or medical records administration is not essential, as full training will be provided.
Employer details Employer name Ashville Medical Practice
Address Oaks Park Primary Care Centre
Thornton Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashvillemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)