Appointment Centre Scheduling Executive
Affidea is Europe's leading provider of out-of-hospital healthcare, operating over 420 centres across 14 countries, providing high-quality medical services to nearly 15 million patients every year. We specialise in advanced diagnostic imaging, community based poly-clinics and specialist healthcare services. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality, accessible healthcare closer to the communities we serve.
Affidea UK & Ireland
In the UK and Ireland, Affidea operates a growing network of diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centres, delivering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, private insurers, employers, and other organisations. As part of our ongoing expansion, we're extending our presence into new regions, including our upcoming clinic in London and hospital in Belfast offering exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's shaping the future of accessible, community-based healthcare across the region
We have an exciting opportunity for a appointment centre scheduling executive to join the team based in Dublin 12.
The Appointment Centre Scheduling Executive is responsible for handling all aspects of appointment coordination, including responding to inquiries from patients and referring clinicians, managing appointments, and ensuring a seamless scheduling process. This role requires a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering superior customer service in a healthcare environment.
Provide high-quality customer service via phone and written communication.
Accurately log and manage all incoming queries in line with company procedures.
Effectively handle and resolve patient and clinician queries, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution within defined timeframes.
Take full ownership of queries, ensuring a satisfactory outcome for all parties.
Strive for high first-call resolution rates and escalate unresolved issues as necessary.
Input and update scheduling information accurately in internal systems, maintaining a high level of data integrity.
Make outbound calls to confirm appointments with patients and referring clinicians.
Manage complaints professionally in accordance with company guidelines.
Maintain open communication with team leads and actively participate in team meetings and planning sessions.
Collaborate with colleagues in a courteous and professional manner.
Monitor query trends and proactively suggest improvements to FAQs or internal processes.
Report any recurring issues or inefficiencies to the team lead for review.
Perform other administrative duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in an administrative or customer service role.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Proficient in call handling and customer service delivery.
Computer literacy with data entry experience.
Desirable:
Prior experience using RIS / PACS systems.
Previous experience in a healthcare or appointment scheduling environment.
Application Process:
By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to Affidea as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 12 months from the date of your application. After this time, it will be deleted. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email Affidea recruitment stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application. Please refer to our Recruitment Privacy Notice for more information or to Affidea’s Data Privacy Notice for Recruitment
