Access to Care Advisor-UPMC Whitfield Hospital

UPMC Ireland; Waterford; Presencial; EUR 31.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Maternity/paternity leave

Pension plan

Death in service

Critical Illness cover

Descripción de la vacante

UPMC Ireland is seeking an Access to Care Advisor for UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford. You will support admissions, radiology and outpatients, ensuring timely patient admissions, data confidentiality and accurate record handling. The role requires teamwork, adaptability and proficient use of Microsoft Office and hospital systems.

We offer a permanent, 39-hour week with a salary in the €30,805–€46,336 range depending on experience. Closing date: 06/11/2026.

Formación

• 12 months experience in a similar role or healthcare setting.
• Business/Secretarial qualification.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience of healthcare systems including iPims desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Work primarily with Admissions, Radiology and Outpatients teams.
• Admit all patients in a timely and courteous manner.
• Handle cash and end-of-day balancing.
• Handle all queries with the wider team.
• Multitask in a demanding role with a wider team.
• Know multiple systems and manage a busy workload.
• Attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Excellent communication skills within a busy team.
• Liaise with other teams to ensure safe handling of records.
• Complete regular audits as required.

Conocimientos

Healthcare experience

Educación

Business/Secretarial Qualification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

iPims (desirable)

Descripción del empleo

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Salary: €30,805-€46,336 DOE
Hours: 39 hrs per week (Additional hours may be required from time to time, but will always be discussed in advance.)

Overview of role:

The Access to Care Advisor will be part of an integrated team across our UPMC healthcare services that will simplify Access to Care for our patients. The successful candidate will be expected to operate with agility and diligence to ensure the success of the Access to Care team in the furtherance of our mission of bringing life changing medicine to all the patients and communities for whom we are privileged to serve. We are looking for a candidate with healthcare experience who is service-minded and is driven to help others and make the patient experience as straightforward as possible. The candidate will be a team-player who is adaptable, responsive and learning-minded in a fast paced environment. They will be organised in their approach and competent in the use of technology to facilitate a collaborative and effective way of working.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work primarily in our Ground Floor Team: Admissions, Radiology and Outpatients.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for admitting all patients in a timely and courteous manner.
• Be responsible for cash handling, and end of day balancing.
• Be responsible for handling all queries with the wider team.
• Be able to multitask in a demanding role working with a wider team.
• Have knowledge of multiple systems, and be able to manage a busy workload.
• Have excellent attention to detail, and ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Be responsible for confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Have excellent communication skills to work within a busy team.
• Liaise with other teams to ensure safe handling of records at all times.
• Complete regular audits as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 12 months experience in a similar role or healthcare setting
• Business/Secretarial Qualification
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience of healthcare systems including iPims desirable

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

Salary: €30,805-€46,336 per annum based on a 39 hour week

Closing Date: 06/11/2026

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

- Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition

- Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance

- Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities

- Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world‑class care across continents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.