Medical Secretary

Responsible for processing clinic letters/test result letters general correspondence, and other tasks required by the department Receive, sort and prioritise daily correspondence. Monitor waiting lists proactively. Contribute to the review of administrative and clerical functions within the department and make recommendations to enhance the service provision for all users of the department. Photocopying/filing and other administrative duties to ensure the efficient running of the office. Prioritise sometimes conflicting department requirements, independently of, or with consultants and other secretarial support to meet deadlines i.e. 5 day turnaround for clinics. Organise meetings, including the booking of rooms as necessary, for the clinicians and their teams as required. Act as a contact point, liaising with patients, medical and nursing staff and other external agencies dealing with queries competently and professionally, taking action when appropriate in accordance with Data Protection. To provide secretarial cover and undertake general office duties as necessary within the department. To effectively deal with incoming mail for clinicians. Such other reasonable duties, appropriate to a Band 3.