Location:
On site / Lucan, Co.
Dublin, Ireland
job type:
Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector:
Medical & Healthcare | Administration
Salary:
Negotiable Salary
Job Title: Administration Assistant
Department: Physiotherapy
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 20 hours per week
The Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities.The Physiotherapy Department provides a range of inpatient and outpatient services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in Physiotherapy services.
About The Role
The role is responsible for the provision of quality Physiotherapy service in line with standards of Physiotherapy practice.
The post is primarily responsible for assisting with the Reception Area of Physiotherapy.
It aims to provide an efficient, highly co-ordinated, courteous and caring service to the patients and family members attending the clinic.
Flexibility will be required of the Administrative Assistant to ensure all administration activities are adhered to and you may occasionally be required to cover other admin areas.
Confidentiality regarding patient information is of utmost importance and must be respected at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Provide an efficient service for all "customers" of clinical services including the Patients, Consultants, Consultant Secretaries and staff of the Hospital
Provide a friendly, courteous reception to physiotherapy patients
Liaise with Physiotherapy Manager and work as part of the Physiotherapy team
Manage correspondences, relay appropriate telephone messages and keep reception clean and tidy at all times
Schedule Physiotherapy bookings as required by the Physiotherapists
Update and maintain the relevant hospital information systems (Including Meditech, CWS etc.)
Ensure accurate inputting of patient data onto the hospital information system
Liaise with Medical Records Department to ensure retrieval of charts as required for Physiotherapy
Liaise with Finance Department to ensure correct invoicing of all procedures.
Daily banking/reconciliation and ensure all invoices are raised daily for services provided.
Ensure weekly activity targets are met in conjunction with the Administration Manager and monthly targets with the Physiotherapy Manager.
Work on monthly rota and manage day to day administration in all areas worked in as assigned by the Administration Manager in accordance with the roster.
Attend all meetings, mandatory training and in-service training days and assist with training of new staff as role is developed
Assist with stores ordering and setting up of new accounts
Promote a patient centered culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care.
The Administration Assistant will perform other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Physiotherapy Manager.
Minimum 2 years administration experience
Skills
Interpersonal and communication skills
Flexibility
Planning and organising skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Time management
Why work at the Hermitage Clinic
The Hermitage Clinic are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth.
As a member of the Hermitage Clinic team you can benefit from:
An Education Support Programme
Family Friendly hours available
Opportunities for career progression
Access to a Pension Scheme
Subsidised Restaurant
Free staff car parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance
Please Note:
Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.
Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed.
Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.
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