The Medical Sectretary will provide administrative and clerical support to the Consultant they are allocated to. The post holder's role is to ensure the effective delivery of services to patients attending the Consultant's Rooms at St. Vincent's Consultant's Private Clinic and patients under the care of the Consultant. The role is responsible for the provision of quality administrative service in line with the highest professional practice for the assigned Consultant. This role is 35 hours per week and requires flexibility as the days change depending on the requirement of the Consultant's Private Clinic. This post holder will be working 4 day weeks (28 hours per week).
Background and Experience:
* 3-5 years experience as a Medical Secretary in a healthcare setting
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience with audio dictation
* Strong planning and organisational skills
* Good level of flexibility and adaptability
* Proficient IT skills
Key Responsibilities
The key roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Day to day management of making appointments including Consultant's daily work schedule
* Managing patient clinics ensuring that all patient results are available
* Responsible for incoming and outgoing mail, phone calls and emails
* Dictation typing of letters and discharge summaries
* Patient care when Consultant is absent
* Liaising with other medical doctors in Consultant's absence
* Responsible for payments from patients including visa/cash transactions
* Maintaining patient confidentiality in all aspects of patient care