Position : Medical Secretary

Location : Alwarpet,Chennai

Role Overview

The Medical Secretary is responsible for providing efficient administrative and clerical support to doctors, nurses, and clinical staff. The role plays an important part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the medical office by managing patient communication, appointment scheduling, documentation, and medical correspondence with accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Coordination

- Answer phone calls, emails, and patient inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.
- Schedule, confirm, and reschedule patient appointments.
- Register new patients and accurately update patient information in the system.
- Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow.
- Respond to patient queries promptly and direct clinical matters to the appropriate healthcare qualified when required.

Administrative & Clerical Support

- Provide day-to-day administrative support to doctors, nurses, and clinical staff.
- Prepare, type, and format medical letters, reports, and other correspondence accurately.
- Maintain and organize patient records and documentation.
- Handle sensitive and confidential patient information responsibly and in accordance with relevant confidentiality requirements.
- Ensure administrative records and information are maintained accurately and up to date.
- Support general office administration and other tasks as required.

Skills & Qualifications





- Proven experience as a Medical Secretary, Medical Administrator, or in a similar healthcare administrative role.
- Strong typing and medical letter-drafting skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.
- Professional and empathetic approach when dealing with patients.
- Proficiency in medical software, such as DGL and Semble, is preferred.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work effectively with doctors, nurses, clinical staff, and patients.

Key Competencies

Patient Coordination | Medical Administration | Appointment Scheduling | Medical Correspondence | Typing & Letter Drafting | Patient Records | Communication | Confidentiality | Data Accuracy | MS Office | Medical Software

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and professional, with strong communication skills and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality in a healthcare environment. They should be comfortable managing multiple administrative tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy and providing a positive experience for patients.

Contact Details

Nithyashree K

HR Executive

+91-XXXXXXXXXX

Pay: Up to ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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