Overview
Medical Secretary / Medical Administrator – GP Practice
Location:
Mayo
Job Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
Depending on experience
Start Date:
Immediate
About the Role:
We’re hiring a Medical Secretary / Medical Administrator to support our GP practice in Mayo Ireland. This front-line role involves managing patient appointments, medical records, repeat prescriptions, and referrals using clinical software like Socrates or Helix. If you’re experienced in healthcare administration and thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage front-desk operations in a busy Irish GP clinic, including greeting patients and answering phone calls.
- Schedule and manage patient appointments using clinical systems such as Socrates or Helix Practice Manager.
- Process repeat prescription requests and issue documentation as directed by GPs.
- Maintain and update electronic patient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection.
- Type and send medical correspondence including referral letters, reports, and follow-up notes.
- Coordinate with hospitals, labs, pharmacies, and external healthcare providers as needed.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence including post and email.
- Take patient payments and maintain accurate financial transaction records.
- Ensure GDPR compliance and confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Support general medical administrative duties as part of the GP support team.
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Medical Secretary or Healthcare Administrator, preferably in a GP practice.
- Proficiency in Irish GP practice software such as Socrates or Helix.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and multitasking capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a clinical team.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in medical documentation.
- Strict adherence to patient confidentiality and GDPR regulations.
Desirable:
- Formal qualification in medical administration or secretarial training.
- Knowledge of Irish healthcare systems, HSE protocols, and PCRS processes.
- Experience with insurance billing and medical invoicing.