Seeking a highly organized and detail-focused individual to fill the role of Medical Secretary.
This position involves providing administrative support to a Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon in a busy Consultant Suite. Key responsibilities include managing clinic days, booking inpatients efficiently, understanding patient pathways thoroughly, setting up and expanding clinics as needed, handling phone calls and referral letters from GPs, and communicating with patients regarding appointments and fees.
Additional duties include requesting and gathering information from other hospitals, such as scans, histology, and pathology reports, handling payments for the Consultant, ensuring entries are made into the system, and balancing daily transactions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining organized and efficient filing systems for the practice and keeping software updated.
Liaising with hospital multidisciplinary team members to ensure high patient service quality is also essential.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent IT skills and previous experience in a similar role would be desirable.
A senior staff member will provide initial guidance, support, and assistance to the successful candidate.
This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing exceptional support to a Consultant and their patients.
The key qualifications and requirements for this role include:
* Highly organized and detail-focused
* Excellent IT skills
* Prior experience in a similar role
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals
* Strong problem-solving skills
This role offers a chance to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and challenging environment.