Medical Administrator/GP Assistant

• Scanning and reading letters received into the surgery either by post, internal or electronically
• Actioning letters and add to inhouse system
• Managing the electronic referrals via the portal attaching information etc required
• Typing of letters, reports and patient referrals on MS Word
• Updating GPs with any requests etc
• Dealing with incoming emails and calls and acting on these
• Running daily reports as required
• Booking appointments
• Contacting hospitals for patient test results

We would welcome applications from organised, adaptable and friendly individuals who are keen to help us provide high levels of customer service. Applicants should have the following skills and experience:

• Excellent IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, working in a confidential and discreet manner
• Ability to multi-task, work efficiently and maintain a high level of attention to detail, when under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently

We can offer the following benefits:

• Supportive and friendly environment
• Flexible working hours within the constraints of surgery opening hours and cover required
• Peer support
• 25 days' holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays
• NHS pension
• Free on-site parking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.