Part-Time Medical Secretary — Key Frontline Admin in Practice

Primary Care Careers; Witham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Witham is seeking a medical secretary to join their team on a part-time basis, for 18 hours per week. The role is pivotal in managing patient information and providing secretarial services including typing letters and reports, handling queries, and maintaining the clinical system. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills and a solid understanding of medical terminology. The practice offers a supportive environment with a friendly team focused on providing outstanding patient service.

Benefits

Minimum 28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Primary care experience is desirable.
• Audio and touch typing skills are essential.
• Experience in general administration with good organisation skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is important.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office are required.
• Experience with a clinical system is needed.
• Understanding confidentiality and data security is crucial.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure is necessary.
• Teamwork and independent working capability are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full secretarial service including typing of letters and reports.
• Handle queries about hospital appointments.
• Manage requests for information and ensure charges are invoiced.
• Arrange meetings and book rooms as needed.
• Design template letters and forms for the practice.
• Maintain the clinical system accurately and securely.
• Assist with gathering statistics and information.

Skills

Primary care experience

Audio and touch typing

Strong administrative skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

General IT skills including MS Office

Experience with clinical systems

Read-coding and workflow documentation

Confidentiality and data security understanding

Multi-tasking ability

Teamwork and independent working ability

Job description

A healthcare practice in Witham is seeking a medical secretary to join their team on a part-time basis, for 18 hours per week. The role is pivotal in managing patient information and providing secretarial services including typing letters and reports, handling queries, and maintaining the clinical system. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills and a solid understanding of medical terminology. The practice offers a supportive environment with a friendly team focused on providing outstanding patient service.