Medical Secretary / Administrator

Medical Secretary/Administrator required to work as part of a dedicated team in a well established medical practice in Inner City Dublin 1.

• Part time 21 hours per week, working 9-5pm Monday, Thursday and Friday, no weekends
• Fixed Term contract with potential for permanent contract permanent contract
• Experience working in a G.P. surgery or hospital environment is preferable
• Must possess strong administration skills
• An ability to exercise initiative and to work in an organised and methodical manner whilst handling multiple priorities
• Strong follow up on reports, emails, calls etc.
• An ability to work well and effectively with others
• An ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong ethos of confidentiality
• Knowledge of medical terminology an advantage
• Experience of a practice management software is desirable

The right candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and have empathy and patience dealing with patients. Strong computer skills are essential for this role.

• Duties include:
• Dealing with all inbound and outbound queries
• Scheduling appointments
• Ability to pay a high level of attention to detail with accurate input
• Updating patient records and scanning documents
• Preparing prescriptions and arranging referrals
• Responding to emails
• Scanning documents to patient charts
• Credit/Debit card processing and end of day account preparation
• Maintain reception, waiting rooms and surgery
• Completion of documents and claiming such as social welfare and insurance forms
• Billing debtors and follow up on unpaid fees
• Any other duties as required