About the role
Medical secretaries, also known as medical secretaries, are specialized administrators within healthcare. They often have vocational training in medical secretarial science and are important for the administration of healthcare. They manage patient information, write medical documents, and assist healthcare staff in administrative tasks.Responsibilities
Medical secretaries are responsible for typing and proofreading patient records, managing bookings, and coordinating schedules. They ensure that the information is accurate and accessible to healthcare professionals. They also handle communication with patients and other healthcare facilities.Skills and tools
Medical secretaries must have a good knowledge of medical terminology, fast and accurate keyboarding skills, and be proficient in record-keeping systems. They often use programs such as VAS (Healthcare Administrative Support) and PASiS (Patient Administrative Support in Sweden). Organizational ability and communication skills are central to the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are medicinsk terminologi, medicinsk dokumentation and primärvård.