Medical Secretary • Slaithwaite Colne Valley Group Practice
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nMedical Secretary with Colne Valley Group Practice in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield\n\n Please note this role is for 29 hours per week. We are looking for a motivated and committed individual to join our team in the scenic Colne Valley as a Medical Secretary. We are located in the heart of the Pennines near the busy town of Huddersfield. It is easily accessible to both Leeds and Manchester. CVGP is one of the largest practices in Greater Huddersfield CCG, run over 2 sites and providing care to a mix of traditional small West Yorkshire town and rural populations. To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS). About us Primary key responsibilities 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: Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently Managing all enquiries in an effective manner Maintaining an accurate referrals database Actioning all incoming email Processing calling letters as requested Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS) Processing requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms Clinically coding data onto SystmOne. Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately Managing all administrative queries as necessary Carrying out system searches as requested Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested Secondary responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Secretary may be requested to: Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead Produce meeting agendas and record the minutes of meetings Support reception staff, providing cover during staff absences Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota "}