Ward Clerk

Job Title: Ward Clerk
Location: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Contract Type: Temporary Agency Contract
Salary: €17.31 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting a Ward Clerk to join a busy team in Mullingar. The purpose of this role is to provide essential clerical and administrative support to the ward, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records in a timely, accurate, and comprehensive manner, ensuring they are available when required.

• Track, input, and update all patient records and information consistently.

• Ensure the bed management system corresponds accurately with daily ward layout.

• Book ambulance transport for patients attending appointments and discharges.

• Manage patient discharge letters, forwarding them to GPs and filing them in patient charts.

• Handle post collection and distribution to relevant departments.

• Answer telephones and respond to queries in a professional manner.

• Perform general office duties including typing, photocopying, filing, and folder management.

• Record patient admissions and discharges daily, ensuring data accuracy.

• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with GDPR at all times.

Requirements

• Previous clerical/administrative experience is essential.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Previous healthcare administration experience is an advantage.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.

• Immediate availability desirable.

How to Apply

Please upload your CV using the link below.