Medical Secretary Lagos Mainland

We are looking for a Medical Secretary to support our medical office. Patients, visitors and medical staff will turn to you for information and help with administrative issues.

Our medical secretary should be efficient and well-spoken with experience running a medical office. If you are patient, computer-savvy and can multitask, we’d like to meet you.

Your goal will be to ensure the smooth workflow of our medical facilities, so that our patients receive the best possible care.
Responsibilities

Receive and assist patients as needed
Type medical documents (e.g. physician dictations and patient charts)
Maintain detailed patient and medical records
Manage office communications (e.g. phone, correspondence)
Schedule medical appointments
Work with insurance companies to process claims
Process invoices, bills and payments
Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information

Requirements

Proven experience as a medical secretary or similar administrative position
Knowledge of medical terminology, regulations and medical office procedures; knowledge of medical coding is strongly desired
Experience processing insurance claims
Familiarity with basic bookkeeping
Knowledge of MS Office, databases and EHR systems
Outstanding communication skills
Patience and discretion
Organizational and multitasking skills
High school diploma; additional training in Medical Administration is a plus