Medical Secretary

 

Description:

Position Summary:

  • The purpose of this role is to provide a confidential, efficient, effective and comprehensive administrative and clerical support service to Emergency Medicine Consultants.


Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the administrative management clinics.
  • Responsible for the accurate typing of correspondence to other medical practitioners and clinicians.
  • Management of patient charts.
  • Ensuring the management of cancelled, reschedules and D.N.A appointments on a daily basis.
  • Liaising with relevant staff of the department concerning any difficulties or queries regarding clinical information.
  • Communication with patients, Consultants and General Practitioners.
  • Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of data, including patient information.
  • Maintain quality standards and policies.
  • Ensuring compliance with Freedom of Information legislation as it applies to the post of medical secretary.
  • Planning, organising and prioritising tasks assigned by the Line Manager and setting
  • objectives for completion of these tasks/duties.
  • Ensuring that area goals are met on a daily/weekly/monthly/annual basis.
  • Administration
  • Ensure the efficient day-to-day administration of area of responsibility.
  • Ensure deadlines are met and that service levels are maintained.
  • Ensure an even distribution of workload among team, taking into account absence due to annual leave etc.
  • Use appropriate technology to ensure work is completed to a high standard.
  • Ensure that archives and records are accurate and readily available.
  • Maintain confidentiality of documentation, records, etc.
  • Ensure line management is kept informed of issues.
  • Organise and attend meetings as required.

Organization Beaumont Hospital
Industry Medical / Healthcare
Occupational Category Medical Secretary
Job Location Dublin,Ireland
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2023-03-14 4:53 am
Expires on 2024-12-23