Job summary
Old Road Medical Practicehas an opportunity for an administrator to join our busy practice support team and assist in the smooth delivery of excellent patient care. This role is offered on a permanent contract of 30-37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the role include:
- Undertaking a variety of administrative duties including data entry and read coding of relevant patient information and medical data into the clinical system.
- Scanning patient information into computerised records, including medical documents, hospital records and letters, as necessary.
- Allocating workflow for review by doctors or other health professionals.
- Processing practice post and emails.
- Covering reception, as and when required.
- Handling enquiries efficiently.
- Results management, answering tasks, queries and patient communication.
About us
Old Road Medical Practice is offering:
Details
- Date posted: 22 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.71 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 29820
- Job locations: 145-149 Old Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 3AU, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person specification
We would welcome applications from organised, adaptable and friendly individuals who are keen to help us provide high levels of customer service. Applicants should have the following skills and experience:
Essential
- An experienced administrator, with excellent IT, time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, working in a confidential and discreet manner.
- Ability to multi-task, work efficiently and maintain a high level of attention to detail, when under pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently.
- Primary care experience is desirable but not essential.
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This advert is for Administrator with Primary Care Careers in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £12.71 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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