Medical secretary/administrator

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000; Part time

Job description

Park Avenue Surgery is seeking a skilled experienced Medical Secretary to join our healthcare facility. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support to medical staff and management team ensuring efficient operation within the practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain patients records and update information in electronic databases (system one).
• Handle incoming calls and emails, directing inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
• Process medical billing and insurance claims.
• Prepare and organise medical reports and correspondence.
• Assist with patient registration; scanning and coding experience would be beneficial.
• Other Adhoc administrative duties may be required with full training given.

SKILLS:

• Proficient in office administration tasks, IGPR, ERS, 2WW referrals.
• Strong organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is advantageous.

PAY: Up to £18,720 per year.

EXPECTED HOURS: 18-30 hours per week. To be discussed.

BENEFITS:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Free flu jab
• Free parking
• Sick pay

SCHEDULE:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday - Friday
• Overtime

EDUCATION:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred).

EXPERIENCE:

• Typing: 1 year experience.
• Office experience: 1 year (required).
• Medical Secretary: 1 year (preferred).

Work location: in person.

Main Duties of the Job

Helping with all secretarial work including 2 weeks referrals, ESR, IGPR, letters, access requests, insurance requests, subject access requests, QOF, tasks, emails, general reports, accurx messaging, scanning, attaching, and coding.

About Us

The surgery has 2 branches. The main one is in Park Avenue and the second one is located in Kings Heath. We are a large surgery with over 15,000 patients across both sites. We employ 34 staff members and work closely with BLUE PCN, employing several of their staff members. The surgery has 6 directors and is registered as Midland Medical Company.

More information can be found on the Park Avenue Surgery website.

Job Responsibilities

Referrals, scanning, attaching, emails, reports, subject access, QOF, insurance reports, subject access reports, solicitors requests, tasks, IGPR, ESR, and all aspects of admin and secretarial work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent
• Previous GP practice experience would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in office administration tasks, IGPR, ESR, and 2WW.