Medical Secretary

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sharjah is seeking a qualified individual for a medical transcription role. The candidate will transcribe medical dictation and ensure that all records are accurately maintained and compliant with legal standards. An ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree and may have training as a medical secretary. Responsibilities also include handling patient inquiries and coordinating with nursing staff to provide effective secretarial services in the wards. Full-time position with a commitment to quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required for the role.
• A medical secretary training program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe medical dictation to provide permanent records of patient care.
• Demonstrate understanding of medico-legal implications related to transcription.
• Operate typing and transcription equipment as needed.
• Evaluate medical record documentation for deficiencies.
• Collect, analyze and report appropriate statistical data.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Medical Secretary Training Program

Job description

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.
• Operate the designated word-processing, dictation and transcription 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.
• Carry out 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 10082
• Job Category Administration
• Posting Date 01/23/2026, 06:51 AM
• Apply Before 02/25/2026, 08:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time