GP Medical Secretary | EMIS & Referrals Specialist

South Reading and Shinfield Group Medical Practice; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A large GP Practice in Reading is seeking an organized and experienced Medical Secretary to provide essential secretarial support to the administrative team and healthcare professionals. The role involves managing patient referrals, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with medical regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience in a relevant environment, strong IT and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage competing workloads effectively. The position offers a dynamic working environment with 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year Medical Secretary experience.
• Proven experience in a GP/NHS department environment highly desirable.
• Strong IT skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of EMIS desirable.
• Able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide copy-typing and word-processing services.
• Organize and manage patient referrals.
• Retrieve and assist with medical records.
• Schedule patient appointments and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with medical laws and regulations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

EMIS clinical systems

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE in Maths & English

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

eRS

Job description

A large GP Practice in Reading is seeking an organized and experienced Medical Secretary to provide essential secretarial support to the administrative team and healthcare professionals. The role involves managing patient referrals, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with medical regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience in a relevant environment, strong IT and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage competing workloads effectively. The position offers a dynamic working environment with 37.5 hours per week.