We are urgently looking for a Medical secretary to work on a temporary contract in Cardiff, Wales

1. Communication and Relationship Skills

Maintain good working relationships and excellent communication, ensuring equitable secretarial support, with all Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Surgeons, Breast Clinicians, Radiography staff and members of Senior Management team at Breast Test Wales,

Answer queries in relation to reasons for recall to assessment or admission to Hospital in absence of Consultant, within limits of own authority, using own initiative.

Communicate both verbally and in writing with medical secretaries of consultants at local hospital, arranging admissions and transfer of treatment data for all women to be admitted for treatment following breast screening.

Communicate both verbally and in writing with women, their families or carers, explaining reasons for recall to assessment and the assessment process, providing non clinical advice or information in a sensitive and reassuring manner, ensuring high levels of confidentiality at all times.

Communicate with external organisations such as couriers, conference venues.

1. Knowledge, Training and Experience

RSA Word Processing Level 3 or equivalent

Minimum of two years previous medical secretarial experience

Knowledge and understanding of broad range of medical terminology.

Knowledge of a range of IT packages e.g. MSoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Access & Powerpoint

Knowledge of a broad range of administrative/secretarial procedures

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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