Part-Time Medical Receptionist – Maternity Cover
Location: Central Park Medical, Dublin 18
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover – approximately 12 months
Start Date: January 2027
Hours: Part-time – approx 21 hours per week, +extra cover when needed
About the Role
We are looking for a friendly, professional and reliable Part-Time Medical Receptionist to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract, commencing in January 2027.
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for our patients and will play an important role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our reception and administrative services.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is organised and calm under pressure, and takes pride in providing a high standard of patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcoming and assisting patients in a friendly and professional manner
- Answering telephone calls and dealing with patient enquiries
- Scheduling and managing appointments
- Registering patients and maintaining accurate records
- Processing prescriptions, referrals and other administrative requests
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Taking payments and processing relevant administrative tasks
- Liaising with doctors, nurses and other members of the healthcare team
- Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to GDPR requirements
- Working with HSE schemes, such as PCRS and CDM Programme.
- Supporting the wider practice team with general administrative duties
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, approachable and professional
- Excellent at communicating with patients and colleagues
- Highly organised with good attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a busy environment
- Able to remain calm and courteous under pressure
- Confident using computers and learning new systems
- Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
- Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality
Previous medical reception or healthcare administration experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer
- Part-time hours with a supportive and friendly team
- A fixed-term maternity cover contract for approximately one year
- Training and support when you join
- A varied and rewarding role within a healthcare environment
- The opportunity to make a real difference to patients' experience of our practice
If you are organised, personable and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that this is a fixed-term maternity cover position commencing in January 2027.
Pay: From €14.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
