Medical Secretary

As a Medical Secretary at Askern Medical Practice, you will play a vital role in supporting clinical staff by managing administrative tasks efficiently to ensure the smooth operation of the surgery. You will be responsible for managing correspondence, patient records, appointment bookings, and diary management, acting as a key point of contact for patients and healthcare professionals. Key Responsibilities: • Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to GPs and clinical staff across all sites. • Manage GP and clinical staff diaries, coordinating appointments, clinics, and meetings effectively. • Handle incoming calls, patient enquiries, and correspondence professionally and confidentially. • Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with data protection and NHS guidelines. • Prepare, type, and distribute medical correspondence, referrals, and reports. • Liaise with hospitals, community services, and external agencies regarding patient care and referrals. • Support clinical coding and data entry to assist in audits and performance monitoring. • Organise and coordinate meetings, training sessions, and clinical clinics as required. • Undertake general office duties including filing, scanning, and managing supplies. • Ensure patient confidentiality and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures. Job description Job responsibilities As a Medical Secretary at Askern Medical Practice, you will play a vital role in supporting clinical staff by managing administrative tasks efficiently to ensure the smooth operation of the surgery. You will be responsible for managing correspondence, patient records, appointment bookings, and diary management, acting as a key point of contact for patients and healthcare professionals. Key Responsibilities: • Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to GPs and clinical staff across all sites. • Manage GP and clinical staff diaries, coordinating appointments, clinics, and meetings effectively. • Handle incoming calls, patient enquiries, and correspondence professionally and confidentially. • Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with data protection and NHS guidelines. • Prepare, type, and distribute medical correspondence, referrals, and reports. • Liaise with hospitals, community services, and external agencies regarding patient care and referrals. • Support clinical coding and data entry to assist in audits and performance monitoring. • Organise and coordinate meetings, training sessions, and clinical clinics as required. • Undertake general office duties including filing, scanning, and managing supplies. • Ensure patient confidentiality and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.