{"id":5844,"date":"2025-10-17T10:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T10:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/administrative-assistant-occupational-health-at-mbhs\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T15:03:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:03:36","slug":"administrative-assistant-occupational-health-at-mbhs","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=5844","title":{"rendered":"Administrative Assistant \u2013 Occupational Health at MBHS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PURPOSE OF ROLE<br \/>\nAt Mary Begg Occupational Health our Administrative Assistant acts as a first point of contact for all patients, clients, visitors and health care professionals. He\/she assists new clients with their clinic registration process, advises clients on MBHS services and availability of doctors for consultation visits on a daily basis and retrieves the patient\u2019s medical health record, liaises with nursing and medical staff to direct patients to the appropriate consultation rooms or required for assessment and treatment.<br \/>\nOur Admin Assistant conducts herself\/himself in a professional manner and always demonstrates good customer service towards all our clients, visitors, health professionals and MBHS employees.<br \/>\nKey Role Accountabilities<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ensure that MBHS standard operating policies and procedures are followed with regards to the efficient organisation and running of the clinic\u2019s front office department.<br \/>\nDemonstrate ability to work competently in the front office and assist all clients and visitors seeking medical or urgent care services promptly and efficiently.<br \/>\nTreat all clients and visitors in a caring, courteous and respectful manner and demonstrate good customer service at all times.<br \/>\nAssess patient waiting times for all appointments to ensure that patient flow is minimal.<br \/>\nAlways adheres to the MBHS Code of Conduct and provides high quality, professional and friendly service at all times.<br \/>\nNeed to be able to work independently.<br \/>\nUnconditional acceptance of the Mary Begg confidentiality agreement regarding patient information, staff information and all matters relating to Mary Begg business. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action and\/or dismissal from post.<\/p>\n<p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n<p>Receive, assist and direct clients in a courteous, efficient and welcoming manner projecting a positive, friendly and professional image.<br \/>\nEnsure the front office is presentable. Using appropriate MBHS infection control procedures, maintain your own work environment in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.<br \/>\nAlways demonstrate a warm outgoing personality, with the ability to interact in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds and cultures.<br \/>\nAssist clients in completing any required information and registration forms. Answer any questions the patient may have and if unable to do so refer to an appropriate staff member.<br \/>\nOversee client registration, thoroughly update the required attendance register.<br \/>\nReceive and make telephone calls as instructed. Identify yourself openly. Speak clearly and politely. Divert calls promptly or take messages ensuring accuracy of detail and timely delivery to the recipient.<br \/>\nManage all administrative communications between the clients; client companies and the department this includes, but is not limited to scheduling appointments and providing feedback as per agreed procedures regarding fitness status.<br \/>\nEnsure Fitness Certificates are issued and communicated to the relevant client as per agreed procedures.<br \/>\nEnsure that the Department\u2019s Daily, Monthly and Annual Statistics are sent as per agreed procedure in a timely manner.<br \/>\nManage the Dept. Appointments \u2013 Updating all return reviews dates in a careful manner.<br \/>\nContact all missed attendance no later than 24hrs of a missed review appointment as part of client compliance or escalate as per agreed procedures.<br \/>\nComplete Billing requirements as per agreed procedures.<br \/>\nParticipate in admin projects that include regular file inspection and archiving.<br \/>\nNotify the line supervisor, Chief Medical Officer or senior management staff when an issue or incident arises with a client or staff member.<br \/>\nAssess and report any problems with the computer programme or hardware to the IT Department, or any other member of management if IT is not available.<br \/>\nAssist the clinical team with ensuring equipment maintenance is scheduled and conducted as per agreed procedures.<br \/>\nComply with all MBHS policies.<br \/>\nParticipate in-house Dept. training and present on an allocated topic.<\/p>\n<p>REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING &amp; EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n<p>Diploma in Business Administration or any related field.<br \/>\nMust have at least 2 \u2013 3 years\u2019 experience working experience in front office operations required.<br \/>\nProficiency in any business information system or custom relationship management system.<br \/>\nPrevious experience working in Occupational Health is not mandatory but will be an asset.<br \/>\nPrevious experience working in records management will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing is Caring! 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