Medical Secretary

Job Description

• Provides full administrative/secretarial assistance to the full-time Medical Staff and privileged Community Physicians if/when required.
• Handles telephone inquiries from patients/other members of the public etc., ascertaining urgency, and contacting the correct person where necessary.
• Coordinates departmental committee meetings as required including notification to members, booking of room, distribution of agenda, taking and transcribing minutes, ordering of refreshments as required etc.
• Assists physicians on the internal Continuing Medical Education (CME) or/and educational activities such as medical lectures etc. including obtaining CME credit points from Dubai Health Authority (DHA) for lectures when required.
• Supports the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) office for Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) and other accreditation-related tasks.
• Maintains confidentiality by ensuring the protection and integrity of sensitive information.
• Recognizes and comprehends the department's goals and objectives.
• Takes initiative and offers suggestions for enhancing services.
• Performs ad hoc duties as required.