Medical secretary required for a busy practice in Kilkenny City. This is part-time position for 2 days per week (Thursday & Friday – from 9-17:30pm)
The role:
* Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone.
* Reception is the main point of contact for the surgery – taking calls, replying to emails and scheduling appointments.
* Handle cash/card transactions - Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
* Optimizes patients' experience, medical staff time, and treatment rooms by scheduling appointments efficiently.
* Be flexible and prepared to take on additional duties as required.
Essential Requirements:
* Secretary / administration experience.
* Experience within a medical practice desirable but not essential.
* Fluent English both spoken and written.
* Excellent telephone manner.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Have the ability to multi-task and prioritizes as needed .
* Knowledge and working experience of Socrates would be a distinct advantage.
* Excellent MS Office Skills.
* A professional manner and strong ability to create rapport with patients and staff.
* A very high level of discretion and confidentiality/data protection.
* Effective team worker.
* Professional, motivated, enthusiastic and friendly.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From €12,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 15 per week
Work Location: In person