Medical Administrator - Bristol, United Kingdom - Montpelier Health Centre

Montpelier Health Centre

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Bristol, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Medical Administrator/Secretary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Administrative Team at Montpelier Health Centre. We have a vacancy in our team for 37.5 hours per week.

We are looking for an experienced medical administrator to provide a high quality administrative/secretarial service for the clinicians at Montpelier Health.

Your role in the Practice Team
The role of the administrator/secretary is to effectively manage all referral correspondence and referral related enquiries for both sites.

You will process referrals to secondary care services as well as type/transcribe letters and reports as required by the clinicians.

Person Specification

Strong attention to detail with a good understanding of the need for accuracy with regards to patient data.
Good understanding of medical terminology
Proficient in the use of EMIS Web (desirable), and Microsoft Word Applications
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Commitment to learning and development
Ability to work under pressure in a constructive and helpful manner
Demonstrate a desire to take on new challenges with a resourceful attitude and able to understand new ideas quickly
Team player with a flexible 'can do' positive attitude to join our friendly team

ESSENTIAL PERSON SPECIFICATION

Confidentiality:

While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: - Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines - Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks - Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards - Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programmed implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: - Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs. Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: - Communicate effectively with other team members.

- Communicate effectively with patients and carers. - Recognize people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

This job description is a guide and as such is not exahustive.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£20,4