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

Your new job

  • 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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