Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary to join the Cardiology Department at the University Hospital Birmingham.This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who relishes a challenge and is keen to use their own initiative.You will be required to work to a high standard of accuracy and be able to demonstrate initiative in planning your own workload in a way that supports the consultant and wider team.The successful post holder should have a proactive and friendly attitude and be able to demonstrate substantial administrative experience and be able to meet the main duties of the role as identified in the job description.You must possess excellent organisational skills and be experienced in dealing with confidential information.The successful candidate will have a good standard of English and Maths and ideally possess an AMSPAR/medical terminology qualification/RSA III qualification (or equivalent).
Previous secretarial & audio typing experience are essential.
The candidate should also be able to demonstrate confidence in using MS Office as well as other IT systems.There are two positions available:x1 full time ( hours) permanent post.x1 fixed term ( hours) 12 months post.Informal enquiries and/or visits are welcome via Alexandra Moore, Cardiology Team Leader on 0121 371 7624 or via email.
Main duties of the job *To provide a complete confidential general and medical secretarial service for the Consultant(s) and their medical team.
The daily management of the medical team diary.
Work will be carried out with the supervision and support of the medical secretary supervisors.
*To provide and receive complex information on a daily basis.
To exercise initiative and judgement based on acquired knowledge and experience when dealing with enquiries of a clinical and non-clinical nature.
*To touch type from audio and/or shorthand the following documents: clinical letters; results letters; discharge summaries; medical reports; Coroner's reports; police reports; scientific manuscripts and abstracts; reports in response to complaints; teaching, educational and research materials.
This requires an understanding of medical terminology, phraseology and medications, as well as high levels of concentration.
Many documents may be of a complex or distressing nature.
*To provide a point of contact for GPs and other Health Care Professionals and also patients/relatives/carers, who are often highly emotional and high distressed ensuring that any language or other communication barriers are overcome.
*To understand the patient pathway and provide information and reassurance in a professional manner.
Deal with queries and instigate appropriate action, as appropriate to the complex and sensitive nature of the information involved.
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Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Person Specification Qualifications Essential *Good General Education ( GCSE English and Maths A-C) GCSE Level 9-4 *Business Administration NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a clerical environment Desirable *AMSPAR Certificate/equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge of medical terminology Experience Essential *Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience *Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg.
Word, Excel and Outlook) *Experience of using IT systems Desirable *Experience of working in a busy environment *Experience of working in Healthcare Additional Criteria Essential *Good communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion *Good keyboard / IT skills *Good organisation skills and ability to multitask *Good time management skills *Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff *Ability to problem solve *Understand confidentiality and apply the principles *Ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern *Ability to deal with stressful situations and sensitive *Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services *Confident in dealing with people at all levels *Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity *Mature open and flexible approach to work *Demonstrates care and compassion *Good inter-personal and communication skills.
*Good organisational skills *Team Player *Conscientious *Demonstrates reliability, motivation and commitment *Ability to travel to multiple sites Desirable *Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations