Medical Secretary

The South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital We at the South Infirmary-Victoria Hospital are committed to providing the highest quality service to all our patients in a friendly, safe and caring environment. We endeavour to provide an effective, efficient service in a timely manner with equal access for all our patients. We aim to provide individual patient centred care to each patient and their families and promote patient participation in their care. We encourage good interpersonal relationships. We promote staff and service development through education, motivation and encouragement. We are committed to providing an effective learning environment for future health service staff. We are a 180 bed Voluntary Teaching Hospital affiliated to University College Cork and catering for approximately 39,000 discharges and 71,000 outpatients each year. We are part of the South/South West Hospital Group. The Hospital is the Regional Centre for E.N.T. and Dermatology Services. The Hospital also plays a very prominent role in Endocrinology and Rheumatology services in the region. Services are continually developing. The following medical disciplines are specialties in the Hospital: Anesthesiology Dermatology E.N.T. including an extensive Head & Neck service Endocrinology General Surgery Gynaecology Medical Oncology Ophthalmology Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Pediatrics - Consultation Service Pain Medicine Plastic Surgery Radiology Rheumatology The SI-VUH is primarily an elective hospital with a particular concentration on day surgery, short length of stay and day of surgery admission. There are 11 theatres in total in the complex; 4 General Theatres, 2 Orthopaedic Theatres, 1 Day Surgery, 1 Theatre in the Victoria Wing, and 3 Ophthalmology Theatres. In addition, there is an Endoscopy Suite, Pain Management Procedure Rooms and a Minor Procedure Room. The SI-VUH has an extensive Day Surgery service including a Peri-operative Assessment Clinic which is supported by SI-VUH Consultant Anaesthetist staff. In addition, there is a Pre-Admission Assessment Unit. Informal enquires Can be directed to the relevant Head of Department / Line Manager Our website is accessible on [Links Not Allowed] Skills: Medical Terminology medical typing Experience in Patient Related Services Benefits: Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days Professional Development + Growth Onsite Healthy Snacks EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Great Location Pension Scheme E-Learning & Development Portal