Specialist Administrator -Theatre Verifier

Specialist Administrator - Theatre Verifier Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic

Location: On site / Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare Administration
Salary: Negotiable salary

Job Title: Specialist Administrator
Department: Theatre
Job Type: Permanent

Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care. The Theatre team provides a range of surgical services, and this role is essential in maintaining the Meditech Database.

About the Role

The role is responsible for the verification of all cases-including theatre, endoscopy, minors and Cath Lab-and maintaining an up to date Meditech database.

Key Responsibilities Operations

• Ensure all operational timestamps associated with every procedure are completed at point of care in Meditech Theatre, Endoscopy, Minors and Cath Lab.
• Verify all procedures in a timely manner.
• Ensure all documents are electronically signed by the end of the day.
• Perform daily charge reconciliation to ensure all charges generated the previous day.
• Ensure all procedures are coded appropriately.
• Maintain all records related to implantable devices.
• Maintain SUR/MM dictionaries, flagging any implants for tracking.
• Provide backup cover for theatre scheduler.
• Participate in audits as required.
• Maintain all preference cards on the system, updating continuously with new items used by consultants and replacing deactivated items.
• Create all new preference cards for new procedures and surgeons.
• Set up new procedures not yet set up; liaise with Finance for VHI codes and billing codes, and coordinate with Scheduler to ensure correct code use.

Quality Improvement and Risk Management

• Participate in hospital accreditation processes.

Personal & Professional Responsibilities

• Attend all mandatory education sessions in a timely manner.
• Maintain a professional portfolio.

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Prioritise and plan workload to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
• Demonstrate numeracy, communication and organisational skills.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland is required.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.

Accommodation Statement

Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise any requirements so we can arrange reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.