Medical Secretary

Medico Partners Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a medical secretary to provide essential administrative support. Responsibilities include managing patient correspondence, coordinating appointments, maintaining records, and handling financial transactions. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and previous medical experience is beneficial. Competitive salary aligned with NHS scales and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary aligned with NHS pay scales

Pension Contributions (NHS/private schemes)

Paid annual leave and sick pay

Flexible working hours

Training and career development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-work schemes

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is needed, training provided for specific systems.
• Previous experience in a medical secretarial role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe medical letters and reports; manage calls and emails.
• Schedule and manage patient appointments efficiently.
• Maintain accurate health records and assist at reception.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Abilities

Attention to Detail

Audio Typing

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Experience in a medical secretarial role

Tools

Patient management systems

Job description

Job Type: permanent

Pay Rate: Negotiable

Location: Edinburg

Tasks

Administrative Support: Transcribe medical letters and reports, manage calls and emails, and handle patient correspondence.

Appointment Coordination: Schedule and manage patient appointments, ensuring efficient use of clinical time.

Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and confidential health records in compliance with data protection standards.

Reception Duties: Assist at the reception to provide a welcoming experience for patients.

Financial Transactions: Handle payments and liaise with medical insurers, ensuring accurate billing and invoicing.

Requirements

Professionalism: Courteous demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and patient management systems (training provided if necessary).

Organizational Abilities: Strong audio typing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Confidentiality: Strong commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to relevant regulations.

Experience: Previous experience in a medical secretarial role is advantageous.

Valid DBS and right to work in the UK (No sponsorship provided)
Valid passport
Sharecode for right to work (if you are not a British or EU passport holder)

Benefits

Competitive Salary: Aligned with NHS pay scales and experience.

Pension Contributions: Access to NHS or private pension schemes.

Leave Entitlement: Paid annual leave and sick pay.

Flexible Working: Opportunities for flexible working hours to support work-life balance.

Professional Development: Training and career development opportunities.

Health & Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs and wellbeing support.

Additional Perks: Staff discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, and free on-site parking