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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
In all medical secretary job descriptions, typing speed is required for the job at the NHS. The interviewer is looking for insight into your typing abilities by inquiring about your average word-per-minute to ensure you can keep up with the demands of the job. Since you'll likely be doing a lot of data entry on the computer, composing emails, and taking notes, this skill is a must. Take a quick typing assessment online before your interview (there are many free tests online) so that you're prepared to answer this question if it arises.

Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"Most of the tasks and duties I perform in my current role require me to type in some way, so this is a core skill I possess. My average WPM is 78, and my accuracy is 98%. I'm proficient at composing and typing emails, reports, medical documents, and formal letters to patients and other offices. I also use an ergonomic keyboard that allows me to type faster and more efficiently."

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