Medical Secretary

Medical Secretary/Administrator – Private Practice – Harrow Full Time –Permanent Salary – Dependent on experience but around £25,000 per annum Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 – 5 Our client is looking for an experienced Medical Secretary/Administrator to join their office-based team and to provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to a number of private consultants. The ideal candidate will have recently worked within a healthcare setting (Private or NHS) and will be organised, proactive, highly motivated, personable, adaptable and IT literate. Role: To provide a comprehensive medical secretarial and administrative service to a number of private consultants:- * Managing face to face and remote patient consultation appointments * Expediting medical reports in a timely manor * Effectively and sensitively dealing with patient enquiries * Liaising with hospital colleagues and suppliers * To support the team in all administrative functions as directed by the Practice Manager * Corresponding via email * Completing forms for patients from templates, but putting in accurate details * Acting as a point of contact for patients, consultants and other clinical staff, managing enquiries in a professional and efficient manner * Ensuring referral letters are processed and appointments made promptly * Coordinating and ensuring all diagnostic results are shared with the requesting consultant * Ensuring timely dispatch of clinic dictations * Assisting with all other duties within the office as required on a daily basis * Invoicing and processing payments when required * Strictly adhere to current GDPR practices and patient confidentiality Essential Key Skills Required: * Strong attention to detail * Experience of working as a secretary and/or in a medical clerical environment * Experience of managing diaries and schedules * Excellent typing skills * Experience of working with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook and patient databases * Excellent communication skills * Ability to work to tight deadlines * Professional and caring telephone manner * Have a friendly and positive attitude * Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable Skills: * Experience of DGL Practice Manager (Clanwilliam Health) would be an advantage * Experience within an Allergy Clinic * Good medical terminology * Car driver as there will be some training in Watford Benefits of joining the team: Kind management and colleagues who recognise and value everyone as unique and individual; treat people with kindness and compassion; act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness and trust and treat one another as valued members of our team. They provide all training in-house. Easy access with Rayners Lane Station a 2 minute walk away. 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Full PAYE is offered with enrolment to NEST Pension scheme after completion of probation period

Location: North Harrow, GB

Posted Date: 5/12/2025