Medical Secretary
Location: East Galway City
This is a temporary role for 4-6 weeks with potential to become longer term if the need arises.
Hours: 37 hour week, 9am to 5pm, there may be a little variation in working times, depending on which clinic you are supporting. This role is on-site and supporting Cardiology.
- Be part of a close-knit, supportive team where your contribution will directly impact the excellence of clinical services.
About Your New Job
- Deliver high-quality secretarial and administrative support to a Cardiology consultant, ensuring seamless daily operations.
- Manage patient scheduling for outpatient clinics, theatre lists and day-ward admissions with a focus on efficiency and minimising delays.
- Serve as the first point of contact for patients, GPs, referring clinicians, nursing staff, and consultants, providing professional, empathetic, and timely communication.
- Prepare and process medical documentation—including clinical correspondence, reports, referral letters, and discharge summaries—with accuracy (including audio typing when required).
- Maintain and update consultant diaries, proactively coordinating cancellations, rescheduling, and optimising resource allocation.
What Skills You Need
- Secretarial or a business qualification (medical secretary training is an advantage).
- Experience in a medical secretarial role, experience within a private hospital or specialist healthcare setting is essential.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, professional approach.
- Strong organisational skills and proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Knowledge of healthcare IT systems and audio typing is beneficial but not absolutely essential.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and typing.
What’s on Offer
- A salary of 35k
- Opportunity to work with a team of highly talented professionals in an excellent working environment.
What’s Next
- Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or e-mail me, Louisa at louisa@sigmar.ie
