Clerical Officer/Ward Clerk
- Posted 22 January 2025
- LocationCounty Westmeath
- Job type Contract/temporary
- Discipline Public Sector
- Reference11348-M
- Contact NameLisa Egan
Job description
What you need to know
Our client in the healthcare sector is looking to recruit a Grade III Clerical Officer/Ward Clerk for their facility in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
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This role is 35 hours per week working shift days/nights/weekends/bank holidays -must be flexible and available to cover planned/unplanned leave at short notice
Training 2-4 weeks 9-5pm Mon-Fri, then shift work commences
This is an initial 3 month contract, going month to month thereafter
CANDIDATES WHO DON’T MEET THE CRITERIA WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Key duties & responsibilities:
Part of Operations Team covering the following departments
Reception
A&E/ED Dept
Minor Injury Unit
Treatment Centre
Patient admissions & registration.
Reception & telephone duties
Maintaining patient records & files
Data entry
Reporting/statistics
Managing patient files/records
Coordination of patient transport
Provide required information and support to Service Managers and teams
Liaise with various in-house departments/healthcare professional
Undertake other assignments as directed related to your role and the dept
What are we looking for?
MUST HAVE previous/current experience working in a similar role in fast-paced environment preferably in a hospital setting – essential
HSE experience – preferable
Switchboard experience - preferable
HSE valid Garda Vetting clearance
Attention to detail is imperative
Ability to work in fast-paced setting managing a high volume of tasks
Experience using MS Office applications
Well organised, be able to manage distractions and be a good communicator.
Fluent spoken & written English with excellent communication skills.
Apply for this job now or get in touch with Lisa – lisae@matrixrecruitment.ie
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