About this role
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form. Kinvara Family Practice is an exciting, brand-new startup GP practice founded by two dedicated GPs, and includes a full-time Practice Manager and a part-time Practice Nurse. We have an opportunity for someone to gain experience in the dual role of administrative and clinical assistant. This is a training and work experience opportunity - no prior experience in this role is necessary. However, it is very important for the suitable candidate to have a genuine desire to help and care for people attending our practice as part of our team. Over the 6 month placement the successful participant will learn the following: Learning how to manage the waiting area, greeting patients, answering phones and booking appointments using clinic software Assisting with allocating administration tasks for clinical staff, managing emails, paperwork, scanning and electronic filling, incoming and outgoing post Learning how to respond to basic patient queries (including processing prescription requests) Supporting the team with stock management Assisting clinical team with tasks including measuring height and weight, blood pressure, applying/removing 24 BP monitors and downloading results to patient files, using a handheld ECG device and updating results on patient files.. This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP. Formal Training: The fundamentals of GDPR and Cyber Security Awareness Being an Effective Team Member An Introduction to Children First and Your Safety, Health and Welfare in Healthcare AMRIC Hand Hygiene Socrates and HealthOne (general practice management software) Informal Training: Interpersonal, communication, and telephone skills Use of simple medical nomenclature Digital filling paperwork Handling payments and balancing of accounts Scheduling admin tasks for clinical staff Managing emails (healthmail and practice email) Managing Calendly scheduling system Application of The Primary Care Reimbursement Claiming System to submit claims Preparing phlebotomy forms for the clinical team Measuring and recording height / weight, BMI, waist measurement, pulse, blood pressure Applying / removing 24 BP monitors and updating results on patient files.