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Overview
Work history
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Lillian Cooney

Co Cork,Ireland

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in hospital ward administration and switchboard operations, known for proactive problem-solving and exceptional time management. Passionate in providing high quality patient service to a diverse range of patients and visitors. Strong communicator and team player seeking to use skills and experience in efficient manner. Demonstrates resilience under pressure while maintaining confidentiality and discretion. Committed to providing top-tier administrative support, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency.


Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Clerical officer

Bon Secours Hospital
Cork
08.2002 - Current
  • Admitting patients and escorting them to allocated beds.
  • Processing patient insurance forms, collecting excess payments when applicable.
  • Printing list of patients scheduled for admission the following day.
  • Requesting medical charts and creating new charts for first-time patients.
  • Covering reception desk during lunch and tea breaks or peak times.
  • Directing patients and visitors to relevant departments or wards.
  • Handling switchboard operations, managing incoming calls and queries.
  • Filing charts, scanning records, and ensured timely report delivery to GPs on night duty.
  • Supplementary roles in other depts such as Endoscopy, X-ray and Outpatients.

Clerical Officer

Mr William F Cashman. Consultant Orthopaedic Surge
Cork
09.1999 - 07.2006

Received patients and processed personal details for admissions.

Managed appointment bookings and typed prescriptions efficiently.

  • Organized clinic preparations, including chart management and medical record retrieval.
  • Handled telephone queries and correspondence to address patient needs.
  • Filed test results and maintained accurate patient records.
  • Coordinated follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care.

Clerical Officer

St. Mary's Orthopaedic Hospital
Cork
09.1998 - 09.1999
  • Executed clerical and secretarial tasks for consultants to support operations.
  • Managed telephone and postal queries to ensure prompt responses.
  • Maintained waiting lists to enhance scheduling efficiency.

Education

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ICDL Ireland
Dublin
02.2024 - 07.2024

FETAC Level 5 - Medical Records Information and Administration

SHRC Ltd
Dublin
07.2010 - 08.2010

First Line Management Course

Bon Secours Hospital
Cork
09.2004 - 09.2004

Supervisory Management Course

FAS Bishopstown
Cork
04.2003 - 06.2003

Skills

  • Hospital ward administration
  • Switchboard operations
  • Proactive problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Confidentiality and discretion
  • Administrative support

Accomplishments

Bon Secours Long Service Awards - 20 Years

Timeline

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ICDL Ireland
02.2024 - 07.2024

FETAC Level 5 - Medical Records Information and Administration

SHRC Ltd
07.2010 - 08.2010

First Line Management Course

Bon Secours Hospital
09.2004 - 09.2004

Supervisory Management Course

FAS Bishopstown
04.2003 - 06.2003

Clerical officer

Bon Secours Hospital
08.2002 - Current

Clerical Officer

Mr William F Cashman. Consultant Orthopaedic Surge
09.1999 - 07.2006

Clerical Officer

St. Mary's Orthopaedic Hospital
09.1998 - 09.1999
Lillian Cooney