Medical Secretary - UPMC Aut Even Hospital
Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
The Medical Secretary team provide administrative support to a selection of Consultant’s across a number of specialities in UPMC Aut Even Hospital. Responsible for the efficient processing of all the Consultants practice, patient pathway, and excellent patient experience throughout the Hospital.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
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To be responsible for the medical secretary function for the Hospital suites. To meet, greet and book in patients on the day of the clinic in an efficient manner.
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Have a clear understanding of the patient pathway throughout the Hospital.
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To provide an efficient service in setting up and expansion of clinics as required. This will involve promptly dealing with phone calls, and referral letters from GP’s. Contacting patients regarding appointment times and fees to be paid.
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To request and gather information from other hospitals as required by consultants, such as scans, histology reports, pathology reports, etc.
- To handle cash payments for the consultants and ensure same is entered on the system and balanced daily. To ensure that all billing of patients takes place on a prompt and regular basis and all patient accounts are kept up to date.
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To complete any medical reporting required after consultations have taken place in a timely manner and ensure copies are sent to referring GP’s and Consultants.
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To deal with any patient enquiries as they arise as promptly as possible.
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To maintain proper and efficient filing systems for each consultant as required. Keep the practice software always updated (Imeddoc/TPRO).
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To liaise with and maintain an excellent working relationship with other members of the hospital multi-disciplinary team ensuring a high level of patient service is maintained.
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To work closely with the hospital referrals and scheduling teams strictly adhering to the hospital booking policy to ensure that all patients are booked within the correct timeframe.
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To answer telephone calls in a polite, courteous, and professional manner, taking messages or distributing calls as appropriate.
- To carry out any training duties as necessary for relief staff / work experience staff for holiday cover
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications:
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Medical Secretary or Business Secretarial Qualification desirable.
Experience:
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Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
- Previous experience working within a healthcare setting or similar is advantageous.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.
- Experience of Immeddoc and TPRO desirable.
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:
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Knowledge of general office procedures is essential.
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Proficient knowledge & use of Microsoft packages is essential.
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The ability to work in a fast paced customer based environment.
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Have experience in change management
Personal Competencies:
Demonstrative experience in administrative and organisational skills: Ability to manage sensitive patient records, schedule appointments, and maintain accurate records
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Demonstrative experience/competency in attention to detail capability to maintain accuracy in managing patient records and billing processes.
- Demonstrative experience/competency in communication skills excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with patients, healthcare providers and colleagues
- Demonstrative experience/competency in respecting and adhering to medical ethics ensuring sensitive patient information is protected at all times
- Medical Terminology: Proficiency in understanding and using medical terminology and vocabulary - desirable
Salary: €33,504.81 to €48,759.69 per annum based on a 37.5 work week.
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
