Medical Records/Filing Officer

Posted 21 January 2026
Salary €17 per hour
LocationCounty Westmeath
Discipline Public Sector
Reference12023

Job description

What you need to know

My client in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath is currently recruiting a Medical/Filing Records Officer.

This is a 3 month contract job extending month to month thereafter

9-5pm Mon-Fri

Key duties & responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with departments for records transfers, ensuring records are retrieved in a timely, accurate and comprehensive manner.

  • Ensure files are stored in the correct location and updating of tracking on the electronic system

  • Identify records eligible for archiving, transfer etc.

  • Maintenance of records in line with policies and procedures.

  • Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.

  • Management of department telephone & email queries.

  • Support internal and external audits.

  • Photocopying, office filing, tidying and maintenance of records as required.

  • Other duties appropriate to the post as assigned by management

  • Role is physical with lifting and movement of medical records/files.

What are we looking for?

  • 1-2 years experience in a similar role

  • Experience filing in numerical/alphabetically

  • Role is physical with lifting and movement of medical records/files.

  • Strong IT/computer skills – MS Office and CRM i.e. data entry skills

  • Ability to work in fast-paced, demanding environment

  • Attention to detail is imperative

  • Strong communication skills