Part time Medical Secretary – Job Description
A busy, friendly and private neurological practice in Cork city is seeking a part time medical secretary to support in the smooth running of their clinics. This role is four days a week and will be supported by another full time secretary already employed at the company.
Start date: Jan 2026
30 hours per week
Flexible working days, on site in Cork city. No weekend work.
Remote one day a week, once secretary is confident in the role.
Off the shelf Pension upon successful completion of one years service.
22 days annual leave (set at 8% rule)
Rate: €19.00-€22.00 per hour, pro rata and based on experience.
Requirements:
Fluent English, excellent communication and IT skills essential, previous medical administration experience would be a distinct advantage. Any health or medical knowledge considered helpful. Must be a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail in a fast paced environment.
Duties & Responsibilities (subject to change as the role develops)
* General administration duties, i.e.
Answering the telephone, dealing with patient, family and all other relevant medical collegues queries; filing reports; letters; emailing; faxing and scanning etc.
* Diary management.
* Booking appointments.
* Receiving and reviewing GP referrals.
* Presenting all referral and written communication received into the practice to consultants in an orderly and systemic fashion.
* Arranging x-rays, scans and tests as an outpatient and informing patient re same.
* Keeping control of stock, and ordering stationary.
* Clinics – arranging and getting out charts for clinics, checking charts are up to date with relevant reports, x-rays, histology etc.
* Dealing with money and receipts and ensuring outstanding payments are dealt with in a timely fashion.
* Meeting and greeting clients/patients.
* Dealing with relevant healthcare insurers such as LAYA, VHI, Garda Medical Aid etc.
* Completing all clinic follow ups in a timely and orderly fashion.
* Liaising with the consultants, the nurse specialist team and the neurophysiology department as needed.
* Ensuring patient and company confidentiality, privacy and data protection at all times.
Contact: Madeleine Kinirons with an up to date CV
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €19.00-€22.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Work from home
Work Location: In person