Medical Secretary

Most medical secretaries work either in hospitals or health centres as secretaries to consultant doctors. Their role is to provide secretarial support to both consultants and junior doctors. It is a challenging job but one that it is also rewarding, both personally and financially. Skills and Qualifications Required Most job descriptions for medical secretaries will regard RSA 3 or equivalent typing qualifications as essential as well as experience of audio typing. More and more advertisements are also requesting the ECDL qualification. Don't be put off though if you don't have these qualifications as relevant experience and your ability are ...

ABOUT MEDICAL SECRETARIES/PERSONAL ASSISTANTS Medical secretaries/PAs usually work in NHS Hospitals for consultants. Their job is more that of a personal assistant and involves diary management, waiting list management, aranging and attending meetings, supervision of clerical staff and general administrative and office procedures. They can work in a variety of specialities including surgical, medical, paediatrics, gynaecology and obstetrics. QUALIFICATIONS It is essential that a medical secretary has an exemplary standard of English, knowledge of medical terminology, computer packages, tact, discretion and excellent communication and ...