GP Surgery seeking Medical Receptionist:16-25 hours per week – Tuesday to FridayFlexibility to cover holidays/sick leave necessary.Hours 8am to 5pm with 1 hour unpaid for lunch.Holidays, sick pay, maternity leave and pensions as per statutory rightsSalary negotiableKey Attributes:Excellent interpersonal skills including showing an awareness and sensitivity towards patient needsExcellent communication skillsProfessional telephone mannerWorks well within a teamGood planning and organisational skillsAbility to problem solveShows attention to detailFlexibility to adapt to change in a busy environmentFluency in English is essentialFamiliarity with medical terminology would be an advantageCapability to handle confidential information with discretionExperience:Previous Medical receptionist experience an advantageMust be proficient in email, MS Office, Word & Microsoft ExcelPrevious experience using Socrates software & PCRS would be an advantageCompletion of medical secretary course desirableKey duties:Registering new patientsBooking appointments for patientsEnsuring smooth operation of front desk and waiting roomResponding to patient queries by phone and emailSending patient letters and emails to correct departmentsProcessing medical forms, medical results and maintaining accurate recordsFiling & scanningProcessing PCRS claimsOpening and closing surgerySeeking payment from patient including any outstanding feesAssisting in the preparation of Medicolegal & insurance reportsProactively follows up on any outstanding action items from previous meetings and seeks updatesAd-hoc tasks as requiredJob Type: Part-timePay: From €14.00 per hourExpected hours: 16 – 25 per weekBenefits:Employee assistance programOn-site parkingWork Location: In person