Medical Secretary

Forrest Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment is seeking an experienced Medical Secretary for a temporary role in Chester. You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to medical professionals and patients, including managing patient appointments and busy diaries, typing letters and reviewing clinical documents.

The successful candidate will have prior Medical Secretary experience, be comfortable liaising with patients and healthcare staff, and be proficient in EMIS, Docman, Lexicom and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Has previous Medical Secretary experience – essential.
• Confident dealing with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Excellent typing, organisation and attention to detail.
• Understands confidentiality in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Managing patient appointments, clinics and busy diaries.
• Typing medical letters, reports and clinical correspondence.
• Preparing documentation for medical professionals.
• Liaising with patients, consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals.
• Processing referrals and managing incoming/outgoing correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records.
• Updating patient information and internal systems.
• Providing general medical secretarial and administrative support.

Skills

Typing

Diary management

Administrative skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Tools

EMIS

Docman

Lexicom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Secretary – Temporary

Chester | Up to £16 per hour | Temporary

Are you an experienced Medical Secretary looking for your next temporary opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Medical Secretary to join a friendly and professional healthcare team in Chester, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to medical professionals and patients.

Previous Medical Secretary experience is essential for this role.

The Role

• Managing patient appointments, clinics and busy diaries
• Typing medical letters, reports and clinical correspondence
• Preparing documentation and correspondence for medical professionals
• Liaising with patients, consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals
• Processing referrals and managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records
• Updating patient information and internal systems
• Providing general medical secretarial and administrative support

About You

• Has previous Medical Secretary experience – essential
• Is confident dealing with patients and healthcare professionals
• Has excellent typing, organisation and attention to detail
• Understands the importance of confidentiality within a healthcare environment
• Can work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced setting
• Is confident using EMIS, Docman and Lexicom
• Has good Microsoft Office skills
• Is professional, approachable and patient-focused

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.