Ward Secretary

Kauvery Hospital; Chennai District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauvery Hospital in Chennai invites an administrative professional to manage patient records, coordinate communications, and handle documentation for admissions, transfers, and discharges. The role requires 1–6 years of experience and a graduate qualification, with strong MS Office or healthcare software skills.

Based at Radial Road, Kovilambakkam, the position is full-time on-site and offers varied salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Fast typing speed and accurate data entry.
• Proficiency in MS Office or healthcare software.
• Familiarity with basic medical terms and hospital privacy rules.
• Clear communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Record Management: Update and maintain patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Communication: Answer phone calls, relay messages, and connect doctors, nurses, patients, and other departments.
• Documentation: Organize medical charts, type discharge summaries, and file consent forms or reports.
• Coordination: Help process insurance paperwork, follow up on test orders, and check delivered medicines against nurse requests.
• Supply Management: Monitor and reorder routine office and medical supplies for the ward.

Skills

Typing speed

Data entry

Medical terms knowledge

Privacy rules

Communication skills

Patience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Healthcare software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Record Management: Update and maintain patient admissions, transfers, and discharges in the hospital system.
• Communication: Answer phone calls, relay messages, and connect doctors, nurses, patients, and other departments.
• Documentation: Organize medical charts, type discharge summaries, and file consent forms or reports.
• Coordination: Help process insurance paperwork, follow up on test orders, and check delivered medicines against nurse requests.
• Supply Management: Monitor and reorder routine office and medical supplies for the ward.

Requirements and Skills

• Education: A Bachelors degree depending on hospital rules.
• Technical Skills: Fast typing speed, data entry accuracy, and knowledge of MS Office or healthcare software.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with basic medical terms and hospital privacy rules.
• Soft Skills: Clear communication, patience, and strict attention to detail.

Location: Radial Road, Kovilambakkam, Chennai

Experience: 1-6years

Salary: Varied based on your experience

Qualification: Graduate