I'm currently recruiting for a Ward Clerk to join a busy team in Portlaoise, Co. Laois
The purpose of this role is to provide clerical support to the assigned ward area
THE ROLE:
- Ensure patient records are maintained in a timely, accurate and comprehensive manner and that they are available promptly as required
- Ensure all records are tracked, inputted, maintained and updated at all times
- Ensuring bed management system corresponded correctly with layout of the ward from day to day.
- Booking ambulance transport for patients for relevant appointments and discharges.
- Managing discharge letters for patients, sending them to relevant GP and filing into Patient Charts.
- Must maintain confidentiality at all times
- Collect post and distribute to relevant departments
- Answering telephones and deal with queries that may arise
- Typing, photocopying, office filing and folder management
- Document and arrange transport for patients
- Record patient admissions and discharges daily and ensure all data entered previously is accurate
- Monday to Friday 35 hour week paying 16.87 euro per hour.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous clerical experience is essential
- Strong customer service experience is required
- Previous health care experience an advantage
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Practice a high level of confidentiality
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills
- Immediately available
To apply, please upload you CV to the below link
