Medical Secretary

NHS, Coxhoe, County Durham

Medical Secretary

Salary Not Specified

NHS, Coxhoe, County Durham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e91c9d5ef5f4430f8ea52b53d1f6b244

Full Job Description

The following are the core responsibilities of the Medical Secretary. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required b. Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently c. Managing all enquires in an effective manner d. Maintaining an accurate referrals database e. Actioning all incoming email f. Processing letters as requested g. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records h. Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary i. Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS) j. Processing requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms k. Clinically coding data on Systm1 l. Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with
the callers request appropriately m. Managing all administrative queries as necessary n. Carrying out system searches as requested o. Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested