Medical Secretary

• 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.
• 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.

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

Bachelor’s Degree
A medical transcription training program preferred.