Medical Secretary/Receptionist
Job Description
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Medical Secretary/Receptionist to join our team at Frizinghall Medical Centre. The ideal candidate will enjoy being part of a team and will have already worked in a similar position in general practice, have excellent IT and administrative skills and be familiar with the Systm1 clinical system. You will work closely with the practice manager performing secretarial and other administrative duties.
Main duties of the job
Your main duties will include processing patient referrals to the relevant secondary care providers, scanning, summarising and dealing with patient queries. Other tasks will include supporting the doctors, practice manager and other clinical staff as well as dealing with incoming NHS mail, prescription requests and covering all reception duties as and when required. Maintaining patient records, communicating with staff and patients and other ad hoc duties are all part of this interesting and varied job role.
About us
Our GP partners have 2 practices in the Bradford area heading up a team of experienced, committed and friendly health professionals. This new post will be an integral part of that team and we are looking for a medical secretary/receptionist who is flexible, friendly, helpful, polite and confident. The working atmosphere is relaxed but hard working and everyone pulls together for the care and safety of our patients and staff. Ideally full time but part time will also be considered.
Job responsibilities
As previously mentioned your main duties will include processing patient referrals to the relevant secondary care providers, scanning, summarising and dealing with patient queries. Other tasks will include supporting the doctors, practice manager and other clinical staff as well as dealing with incoming NHS mail, prescription requests and covering all reception duties as and when required. Maintaining patient records, communicating with staff and patients and other ad hoc duties are all part of this interesting and varied job role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in GP practice as a medical secretary and/or receptionist is important as is experience of the Systm1 clinical system used by our practice and other NHS providers. You will be competent with word, excel and other IT software and have excellent typing and processing skills. Awareness of rules and regulations around health & safety would also be advantageous.
Qualifications
Essential
- You will be educated to at least GCSE standard in English and Maths.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Frizinghall Medical Centre
Address
274 Keighley Road
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD9 4LH
Employer's website
https://www.frizinghallmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
