The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national health service, providing comprehensive healthcare services across the country. We are seeking a dedicated Administrative Officer to join our Pathology Department at Regional Hospital Mullingar, supporting critical laboratory operations that directly impact patient care and diagnostic services.
About the Role
This Grade V administrative position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential pathology services at Regional Hospital Mullingar. You will be responsible for the effective and efficient operation of laboratory administrative functions, ensuring smooth coordination between clinical staff, patients, and administrative systems within our busy pathology department.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily administrative operations for the Pathology Department, ensuring efficient workflow and accurate record-keeping
- Coordinate laboratory scheduling, specimen tracking, and result distribution across multiple pathology disciplines
- Liaise with clinical staff, patients, and external laboratories to facilitate seamless pathology services
- Maintain comprehensive databases and filing systems specific to pathology department requirements
- Process laboratory requests, results, and correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail
- Support pathology department management with administrative tasks, reporting, and quality assurance activities
- Handle patient inquiries and provide administrative support for pathology-related appointments and procedures
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent educational qualification
- Minimum 2 years administrative experience, preferably in healthcare or laboratory settings
- Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite and database management
- Excellent organizational skills with experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare administrative procedures preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in pathology, laboratory, or clinical administrative roles
- Understanding of HSE administrative procedures and healthcare regulations
- Experience with laboratory information systems or healthcare IT platforms
- Additional administrative or healthcare qualifications
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: ā¬51,206 – ā¬61,253 per annum (Grade V scale, points 1-7)
- Comprehensive public service benefits including pension scheme and health insurance
- Opportunities for career development and progression within the HSE pathology network
- Professional development support and training in specialized pathology administration
- Collaborative work environment with dedicated healthcare professionals
- Job security with specified purpose wholetime contract terms
- Modern facilities at Regional Hospital Mullingar with state-of-the-art pathology equipment
Ready to Apply?
Join our pathology team and play a vital role in supporting diagnostic services that make a real difference to patient outcomes. This position offers excellent career development opportunities within Ireland’s leading healthcare organization.
