Temporary Administration Cover
Job Details – Temporary fixed term contract to cover leave period (six months)
We are looking to recruit an administrator to cover an administration leave. The Practice is fully computerised.
We are based in the Primary Care Centre, Athy, Co. Kildare.
Requirements:
- · Experience working in a GP surgery or Hospital environment is preferable.
- - Emphasis will be on communication with patients by telephone, so excellent telephone manner, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Administrative experience with a minimum of five years is essential
- · Strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
- · Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word and Outlook and scanning documents.
- · Ability to and enjoys working with team members on projects.
- · Ability to multitask with good organisation and planning skills.
- · Good typing skills and experience with transcription of dictation.
- · Experience in multimedia communication is an advantage.
- The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual, patient and compassionate with excellent communication skills. A team player who is happy to use their initiative.
Duties and responsibilities:
- · Dealing with patient queries by telephone or email on a daily basis.
- - Liaising with medical staff regarding patient queries.
- - General office administrative work including scanning reports , test results and correspondence
- · Patient accounts management
- · Process cash and electronic payments
- · HSE on line claiming process including checking and recording medical card data.
- - Providing reception cover for daily breaks / annual leave as required.
- · Other administrative duties as assigned by the practice manager.
Pay: €18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24.0 – 32.0 per week
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience of working in a medical setting?
- Reason for applying for this particular job 100 words
Experience:
- Administrative: 5 years (required)
- Medical: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
