Medical Secretary

Parkwood Surgery is located in Hemel Hempstead. We are a friendly practice looking for an experienced Medical Secretary on a permanent part/full-time basis, to join our secretarial team.

We are looking to recruit for this role as quickly as possible and will review applications regularly, so the job may close early if a successful candidate is found.

We are seeking an experienced medical secretary with excellent computer, interpersonal, customer service and organisational skills to join our team. EMIS clinical system experience is desirable, but training will be provided. Good telephone/communication manner essential. The right candidate will have a methodical approach to fluctuating workloads and ability to work under pressure and as a team. Previous experience in a GP/healthcare setting is essential.

Based in the Warners End area of Hemel Hempstead, the practice has a list size of 17,500 patients. We are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our patients. A highly experienced team of clinicians and administrative staff provide this Practice with comprehensive skills in a friendly, helpful environment to ensure that partners and staff achieve both their personal and professional goal.

To provide efficient and comprehensive secretarial support to the practice as part of a small team of secretaries. Duties include but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, preparation of letters, reports, patient referrals, minutes, memorandums etc and liaising with multidisciplinary team members/external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS).

• Good telephone manner
• Excellent touch typing and quick speed
• Able to multitask
• Team player
• Organised
• Able to work under pressure
• Experience of working in a GP practice.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. GCSE grade A to C in English.

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.