Description:
Medical Secretary
Duties Of This Role Include
- Provide dedicated secretarial support to one or more consultants, including diary management, clinic preparation, and transcription of clinical correspondence.
- Type letters, reports, and medical documentation from audio dictation or handwritten notes with a high level of accuracy.
- Prepare and distribute clinic letters and follow-up documentation promptly to GPs, patients, and referrers.
- Liaise with patients to confirm appointments, investigations, admissions, and follow-up arrangements.
- Act as a point of contact for patient queries, delivering a professional and compassionate service at all times.
- Support the booking of tests, procedures, or consultations, ensuring all pre-appointment requirements are met.
Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria
- Proven experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role within a healthcare setting.
- Excellent typing and transcription skills, including experience with audio dictation.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical correspondence formatting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and patient-centred approach.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and healthcare systems (e.g., PAS, EPR, Dictation software).
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.