Description
We are seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to join our busy and friendly General Surgery department. As a Medical Secretary, you will provide a full secretarial and clerical service to the Consultant and their team. You will be responsible for typing clinical and administrative letters, answering telephone enquiries, and performing general administrative duties.
The post is a vital link between patients, Consultants, and other healthcare professionals. You will act as a central point of information and communication for the clinical team and provide a full secretarial support service to Consultants and their teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing a full secretarial and clerical service to the Consultant and their team
- Typing clinical letters from audiotape or direct dictation
- Organising and servicing meetings on behalf of the Consultant and their team
- Dealing with telephone calls and maintaining patient confidentiality
- Prioritising and processing incoming correspondence
- Maintaining filing systems and using IT systems for checking patient information and appointments
Requirements:
- AMSPAR or equivalent
- RSA 3 typing or equivalent
- Excellent word processing and computer literacy skills
- Excellent organisational and administration skills
- Good customer care and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Previous experience working in a busy healthcare environment
- Previous secretarial experience
Desirable skills:
- Familiarity with Dscribe
- Previous experience as a Medical Secretary