About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an Medical Secretary to join our progressive GP training practice to cover all aspects of general practice secretarial duties on a full time basis. We are a friendly and very busy GP practice in Dartford within easy access to the M25, A2, A20 and a mainline railway station.
We have approximately 15,000 patients and our team consists of 5 GP partners, 3 salaried GPs, 3 practice nurses and 3 Health Care Assistants.
Our clinical system is EMIS Web and experience would be desirable but training will be provided to the right candidate.
If you would like more information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Louise Grace either by email [email protected] or telephone 01322 311635.
Main duties of the job
Duties include:
Audio typing, electronic referrals, dealing with patients on the telephone, medical insurance reports, completing tasks within the clinical system, liaising with all outside agencies including social services, coroners office and hospitals.
About us
We have approximately 15,000 patients and our team consists of 5 GP partners, 3 salaried GP and a team of Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide an efficient typing and word processing service for GPs and health professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, occasional minutes etc. in an accurate and quality manner. To make referrals via ERS (E-referral Service formerly Choose & Book). To make appointments, bookings and admissions as required. To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure. To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries. To maintain the computer clinic system in an accurate and secure manner. To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required. To provide cover for members of the secretarial team during periods of sickness and annual leave.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths IT skills using microsoft Word and Excel.
Desirable
Pitman's, RSA or equivalent typing qualification.
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 Dr C.J. Shimmins & Partners
Address Pilgrims Way
Dartford
DA1 1QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.drshimminsandpartners.nhs.uk/welcome,48325.htm (Opens in a new tab)