Medical Secretary

The Medical Secretary provides clerical and secretarial support to the Health Services Authority’s medical doctors as well as visiting specialists.

Primary Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to answer the telephone, screen callers, record minutes at regular physician meetings, provide assistance regarding various medical issues, take messages, and transfer calls as necessary. The candidate drafts letters, memorandums and more for Physicians and will also provide typing support for other Medical Officers. This support would include typing clinical and operation notes and discharge summaries by way of audio typing. The Medical Secretary collects information from various sections for the preparation of the physician roster and ensures that copies are distributed in a timely manner to the relevant sections. The selected candidate would provide administrative support to the Clinical Heads of Department and cover in the absence of the Medical Director’s Secretary, as necessary. The candidate creates and maintains an efficient filing system and assists in ensuring the office is always equipped with stationery.

Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate should have a High School diploma with a minimum of five (5) years of secretarial experience. Must have the ability to type 60 words per minute and be knowledgeable of shorthand, audio typing and medical terminology. The candidate must be proficient in the use of Windows and Microsoft products. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and have the ability to work with minimum supervision.