Medical Typist

Medical Typist – Nawaloka Hospitals PLC

Job Overview

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Medical Typist to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate medical reports, transcribing dictated reports and maintaining confidential patient documentation while supporting efficient patient care.

Position Details

Job Title: Medical Typist
Company: Nawaloka Hospitals PLC
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 0–2 years in medical typing or a similar role
Job Category: Healthcare & Nursing, HR & Administration, Private Jobs

Company Overview

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC is a leading private healthcare institution in Sri Lanka, providing a wide range of medical and hospital services. The organization is committed to delivering quality patient care while maintaining professional standards in clinical documentation and healthcare administration.

Qualifications & Experience

• G.C.E. Advanced Level qualification in any stream.
• Certificate or Diploma in Secretarial Practice, Medical Transcription, Office Administration or a related field will be an added advantage.
• 0–2 years of experience in medical typing or a similar role.
• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting will be preferable.
• Excellent English typing skills with a high level of speed and accuracy.
• Good knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Microsoft Word.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling patient information.

Key Responsibilities

• Type medical reports, discharge summaries, clinic notes and other clinical documents accurately.
• Transcribe dictated reports from doctors and other healthcare professionals.
• Review documents for spelling, grammar, formatting and completeness.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical medical records.
• Ensure patient information is handled securely and confidentially.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses and relevant departments to obtain required information.
• Perform data entry and maintain medical documentation.
• Assist with filing and organizing clinical records.
• Ensure medical documents are prepared and processed within required timeframes.
• Perform other administrative duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills

• Excellent English typing speed and accuracy.
• Good knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and MS Office applications.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential patient information responsibly.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Professional and responsible approach to work.

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits will be provided according to Nawaloka Hospitals PLC’s employment policies and based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their updated CV to:

Email: recruitment@nawaloka.com

Please mention “Medical Typist” in the email subject line.

Important Notes

• This vacancy is for a Medical Typist at Nawaloka Hospitals PLC.
• Candidates with 0–2 years of experience in medical typing or a similar role are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting will be preferable.
• A Certificate or Diploma in Secretarial Practice, Medical Transcription, Office Administration or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Excellent English typing skills with speed and accuracy are essential.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and proficiency in Microsoft Word are required.
• Candidates should be able to maintain strict confidentiality when handling patient information and medical records.
• The position is based in Colombo District, Sri Lanka.