Clerical Officer Grade III Pathology Department

Bon Secours Health System; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Hospital Cork is seeking a Clerical Officer Grade III to provide administrative support to the Laboratory and Administration team. The role requires experience in typing, data entry, invoicing and cash handling, with strong MS Office and potentially PIMS knowledge.

Good communication, English fluency and attention to detail are essential. The post is full-time, specified purpose, with opportunities to contribute within a values-driven health system and equal opportunities workplace.

Qualifications

• A relevant Business/Administration and/or IT qualification with high proficiency in the same
• Excellent Microsoft skills; ECDL is desirable
• Ability to invoice, receipt and reconcile cash as required
• Typing & dictation experience plus data entry is desirable
• Knowledge of PIMS is desirable
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with proactive, can-do approach
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and processes
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised
• Fluency in English both spoken and written is a prerequisite
• Some experience with scheduling appointments will be highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Laboratory and the Administration team
• Support invoicing, receipt and cash reconciliation processes
• Assist with typing, dictation and data entry tasks
• Utilise PIMS where applicable and maintain accurate records

Skills

Business/Administration qualification

IT qualification

Microsoft skills

ECDL

Cash handling

Invoicing

Data entry

Typing

Dictation

PIMS

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Initiative

Proactive attitude

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Highly organised

English fluency

Scheduling appointments

Education

Business/Administration and IT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLERICAL OFFICER GRADE III

Full Time, Specified Purpose Contract

Bon Secours Hospital Cork is delighted to announce an opportunity for a Clerical Grade Officer Grade III to provide administrative support to our Laboratory.

Applications are invited for this post from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

The successful candidate will form an integral part of the Administration team and will possess:

• A relevant Business/Administration and or IT qualification and have achieved a high level of proficiency in same
• Excellent Microsoft skills; ECDL is desirable
• Ability to invoice, receipt and reconcile cash as required
• Proven typing & dictation experience plus data entry is most desirable.
• A knowledge of PIMS is desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills and have the ability to work on his/her own initiative and have a proactive “can do” approach
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised
• Fluency in English both spoken and written is a pre-requisite for this role
• Some experience with scheduling appointments will be highly regarded

Informal enquiries to Amanda Long, Pathology Office Head of Department, [e-mail] 021 4801720

Closing date for applications is Sunday 25/10/2026

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Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact [e-mail]

_ Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care to the community of Cork _

BON SECOURS HEATH SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER