Job Description

Job descriptionJob responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide a medical administration service to the whole practice team.

Principal Responsibilities

Scanning of documents Opening and distribution of post Coding medical records and conditions Filing documents Workflow Summarising Processing Subject Access Request Private work Supporting the Medical Secretary

Secondary Responsibilities

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as the Partners or Practice Manager direct

Addendum

The practice is constantly evolving and the job description must be seen in this context. The above duties are therefore neither prescriptive nor comprehensive and may be subject to amendment as developments occur. The implications of such changes will be discussed with the post holder to ensure that objectives remain reasonable and achievable.

The post will be subject to an annual participatory system of evaluation to enable attainment of joint objectives to be regularly reviewed and assessed.

The post holder will be expected to undertake relevant training and personal development, including attendance at designated whole practice meetings.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Computer literate, use of Microsoft packages Previous Administrative experience

Desirable

Experience of summarising in a GP setting Experience in a healthcare setting Experience with EMIS Previous secretarial experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Typing skills Good communication / customer service skills Ability to work without direct supervision Ability to work well in a team Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure

Desirable

Understanding of medical terminology

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of general education (GCSE O levels at Grade A-C) or equivalent. Good standard of numeracy & literacy

Desirable

NVQ3/RSA3/AMSPAR or equivalent

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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21-13.61 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 23 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Sick pay
Work Location: In person