Medical Secretary

NMC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sharjah is seeking a skilled medical transcriptionist. The role involves transcribing medical reports and ensuring accuracy in documentation to comply with standards. The candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree, with a preference for those who have completed a medical secretary training program. Responsibilities include coordinating records processing, performing quality checks, and providing exceptional customer service. This is a critical position within the medical records department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is mandatory for the position.
• A medical secretary training program is preferred to enhance skills.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe medical dictation for patient care documentation.
• Ensure compliance with medico-legal standards in record transcription.
• Coordinate with file room supervisor for medical records processing.
• Evaluate and report on inpatient medical records for deficiencies.
• Conduct statistical analysis and report relevant data.

Skills

Medical transcription

Customer service

Technical analysis

Knowledge of medico-legal implications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Medical secretary training

Job description

Overview

Works under the supervision of Medical Records Manager. Responsible for transcribing dictated/handwritten medical reports, operative reports, consultation reports, discharge summaries and Lab reports. Coordinates with the file room supervisor

Responsibilities

• Transcribe medical dictation to provide permanent record of patient care, i.e. Operative Reports, Consultation Reports, Discharge Summaries, and Radiology etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the medico-legal implications and responsibilities related to the transcription of patient records to protect the patient and the hospital.
• Operatethedesignatedwordprocessing,dictationandtranscription equipment as directed to complete assignments.
• Expand job related knowledge and skills to improve performance and adjust to change.
• Coordinate with the file room supervisor to act as a back-up medical records file room clerk to ensure smooth functioning of the medical records request and retrieval processing.
• Carryout technical analysis and evaluation of medical records in accordance with accreditation standards.
• Evaluate medical record documentations for deficiencies in the Inpatient medical records and to arrange for completion of records with the cooperation of medical and nursing staff.
• Responsible to collect, analyze and report appropriate statistical data.
• Collect parent’s information for completion of birth notification for newborn as per MOH requirement.
• Perform other duties and tasks within the realm of his/her knowledge and ability as required.
• Answer patients’ queries and ensure quality customer service.
• Coordinate with nursing department and effectively providing secretarial services in the wards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A medical secretary training program preferred.