Medical Secretary - Permanent - St Vincent's Consultant's Private Clin...

at  St Vincents Private Hospital

MEDICAL SECRETARY - JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of the role:
The Medical Secretary will provide administrative and clerical support to the Consultant they are allocated to. The post holder’s role is to ensure the effective delivery of services to patients attending the Consultant’s Rooms at Saint Vincent’s Consultant’s Private Clinic and patients under the care of the Consultant. The role is responsible for the provision of quality administrative service in line with the highest professional practice for the assigned Consultant. This role is 35 hours per week and requires flexibility as the days change depending on the requirements of the Consultant’s Private Clinic. This is a permanent position.

Operational Responsibilities:
Day to day management of appointment scheduling, including the Consultant’s daily work schedule.
Managing patient clinics, ensuring that all patient results are available in a timely and efficient manner.
Organising admissions for patients if required and ensuring that all required documentation is completed.
The Medical Secretary is responsible for incoming and outgoing mail, phone calls and emails.
Ensure all patient records are accurately maintained.
Carry out all typing duties proficiently with particular attention to detail, accuracy and speed.
Take payments from patients.
Maintain patient confidentiality in all aspects of patient care.
The Medical Secretary will perform other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned to them from time to time.
Background and Experience
Leaving Certificate or equivalent
Minimum 2+ years’ as a medical secretary in a healthcare setting
Experience with audio dictation
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Strong planning and organising skills
Good level of flexibility and adaptability
Proficient IT Skill