Medical Secretary at Eye Foundation Hospital

The Eye foundation hospital was started in 1993 as a high tech specialist Eye hospital capable of providing services comparable to those obtainable abroad. It is the first and foremost indigenous eye practice in the country that runs a group practice with many sub specialized ophthalmologists.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Secretary Location: Lagos Reports To: Consultant/Medical Director

Job Summary

• A Medical Secretary ensures that all patient information processed maintains its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper files and electronic systems to maintain patients' medical and treatment histories.
• Performs secretarial duties utilizing specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or procedures.

Key Responsibilities Your duties shall include, but not limited to the following:

• Record patient history, exam notes, operative reports, referral letters, discharge summaries, and other documents.
• Translate medical abbreviations and jargon into the appropriate long form.
• Follow patient confidentiality guidelines and legal documentation requirements.
• Enter medical reports into record systems (Indigo).
• Generates reports based on consultantТs request.
• Perform quality improvement audits.
• Enter medical diagnoses and recommendations into patients' medical records on the information management system.
• Mine data for reports, presentations etc. for strategic business decision making.
• Identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information within a report that could compromise patient care.
• Compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondences
• Follow up with the consultant to ensure that reports are accurate.
• Submit health records for consultants to approve.

Qualifications

• An Ordinary National Diploma in any Medical Science related course is required e.g. Health Education, Science Laboratory Techniques, Medical Lab Scientist
• An Ordinary National Diploma in any Medical Science related course is required e.g. Health Education, Medical Records, Medical Lab Scientist
• A sound knowledge of data entry is required for this role.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as in a similar role is required.
• Must be able to type 60 words per minute

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, regulations and medical office procedures; knowledge of medical coding is strongly desired
• Sound knowledge of MS Office, databases and record systems
• Organizational and multitasking skills
• Attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication (Written, oral and listening) skills
• Confidentiality

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] The subject of the email should be the POSITION TITLE/LOCATION and the CV/Suitability Statement should be saved in the applicant's full name. Note

• All applications should be submitted not later than Tuesday, 30th June, 2020.
• This position is for all Eye Foundation locations, (Ikeja, Abuja, Ikorodu, Lekki, VI, Abeokuta and Ijebu)
• Shortlisting will start as soon as we start receiving applications.
• Eye Foundation Hospital Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to achieving gender balance within the organization. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted