At a Glance
- Tasks: Create patient referrals, manage records, and assist with communication in a busy medical environment.
- Company: Join the outstanding Littlewick Medical Centre team in Ilkeston.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, with potential for permanent employment and career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive training environment with a focus on personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in healthcare while making a real difference in patients' lives.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths grade 4/CE required; strong communication and organisational skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 15000 - 20000 £ per year.
Introduction
Littlewick Medical Centre are offering an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to start their career as a Medical Secretary.
About the Employer
Littlewick Medical Centre is a GP practice with over 70 members of staff.
They are situated on Nottingham Road in Ilkeston.
They have been rated as ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
- What You’ll Do
- Create patient referrals from dictations and other sources.
- Liaise with hospitals and other secondary care providers where necessary.
- Take minutes for business meetings.
- Maintain patient records and update information as necessary.
- Handle phone calls, emails, and other forms of communication.
- Assist with billing and insurance claims processing.
- Coordinate referrals to other healthcare providers.
- Log complaints.
- Training Opportunity
Opportunity for ongoing permanent employment and potential career progression at Littlewick Medical Centre.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Organisational abilities
- Ability to multitask
- Prioritise tasks effectively
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE English grade 4/CE
- Essential - GCSE Maths grade 4/CC
- Course Information
- Course: Business Administrator (Level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Business and Administration
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
- Working Arrangements
Working Week: Hours to be worked during the medical centre's opening times Monday – Friday, typically 9am – 5pm.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months.
- Training Provider
- ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD
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Littlewick Medical Centre is an outstanding employer for those looking to kickstart their career in healthcare administration. With a supportive work culture and a commitment to employee growth, you will receive comprehensive training while working in a dynamic GP practice environment. Located in Ilkeston, this apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience in a vital sector, all within regular working hours that promote a healthy work-life balance.
