Cardiology Medical Secretary - UPMC Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny

Cardiology Medical Secretary - UPMC Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny

Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role

The Medical Secretary will be part of an integrated team across our UPMC healthcare services that will simplify Access to Care for our patients. The successful candidate will be expected to operate with agility and diligence to ensure the success of the Access to Care team in the furtherance of our mission of bringing life changing medicine to all the patients and communities for whom we are privileged to serve. We are looking for a candidate with healthcare experience who is service-minded and is driven to help others and make the patient experience as straightforward as possible. The candidate will be a team-player who is adaptable, responsive and learning-minded in a fast paced environment. They will be organised in their approach and competent in the use of technology to facilitate a collaborative and effective way of working.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating Consultant Clinics, including preparation, and sitting of clinics.
• Follow up of all relevant documentation and letters post clinic.
• Schedule diagnostics appointments as necessary for patients.
• Support prompt scheduling of patients for our Cardiology Catheterization Laboratory.
• Follow up of all outstanding paperwork for all patients as necessary.
• Liaising with multidisciplinary team, including consultants, to ensure accurate appointments scheduled.
• Be IT competent, using multiple systems.
• Have experience in call handling, and customer service.
• Deal with queries on an ad hoc basis.
• Demonstrate and ability to work well within a dynamic team, responding to the needs of our patients and community.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12 months experience in a similar role or healthcare setting
• Business/Secretarial Qualification
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience of healthcare systems including iPims desirable

Salary: €34,845.00 - €50,710.08 per annum based on a 39 hour work week

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Benefits

Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition

Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance

Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities

Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.