Bank Medical Secretary | Private Hospital | Competitive Salary | Flexible working | Portsmouth

Spire Portsmouth Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Bank Medical Secretary to join our dynamic and experienced team.

Although this position is bank we are currently looking for candidates to work a number of shifts per week. These can be flexible

Spire Portsmouth Hospital holds a long standing reputation for providing high quality, comprehensive private hospital care. Our facilities are excellent and the hospital is staffed by a valued team of highly skilled professionals. We provide a dynamic and stimulating environment for highly motivated staff.

Main responsibilities:

• To answer telephone queries, allay fears and refer to Consultants as necessary. Arranging New Patient appointments and registering them using an In-house database using Practice Manager and SAP.
• Provide new patients with specific information relating to their appointment with regards to potential Hospital and Consultant fees.
• Type up clinic letters using digital or audio tape dictation from Consultant's clinic in a timely manner, arranging future follow up appointments using currently paper diaries for each Consultant, prior to moving to an electronic diary system.
• Assist with preparation of future clinics, chasing results, ensuring that clinics are complete and ready for the next Consultant clinic day. Updating and amending as necessary future clinics on behalf of the Consultants.
• Chase patient results & ensure ready for consultant to review prior to, or at next appointment.
• Type discharge summaries dictated by Consultants as required.
• Produce medical reports where necessary for Medical Insurers to approve treatment.
• Maintain patient records securely as per Hospital Policy in line with data protection act.

Who we're looking for:

• Previous experience as a medical or legal secretary is essential
• Experience in working in a fast paced environment
• Excellent telephone manner
• Team player
• Knowledge of medical terminology is highly desired

Benefits

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave
• Free Car Parking

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications