Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and organized Medical Secretary to join our team in Cork. This is a temporary position with a 35-hour working week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
About the Role
The successful candidate will provide an effective front-line reception service, manage clinic bookings, process and validate data, and maintain confidentiality standards while handling sensitive information.
Main Responsibilities
* Accurately transcribe medical documents, correspondence, and reports with speed and precision.
* Provide clear information, guidance, and administrative support to service users and the multi-disciplinary team as needed.
* Maintain both manual and computerised filing systems, ensuring that records are securely and accurately stored and easily retrievable.
* Ensure compliance with GDPR and data privacy regulations to protect confidentiality.
* Perform any other duties commensurate with the position of a Medical Secretary as assigned by management.
Necessary Skills
* Fast and accurate typing skills, with experience in Dictaphone being highly beneficial.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong telephone and reception skills, with a polite, professional, and patient-focused manner.
* Ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks, and multitask effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
* High attention to detail when handling records and documentation.