medical administrative assistant

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site - Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Setting

• Clinic

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of information
• Interview patients to obtain case histories
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Train staff in procedures and in use of current software
• Complete insurance and other claim forms
• Maintain filing system
• Order supplies and maintain inventory
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Enter and format electronically based medical reports and correspondence and prepare spreadsheets and documents for review
• Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records
• Prepare draft agendas for meetings and take, transcribe and distribute minutes
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service

Supervision

3-4 people

Experience and Specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge: MS Windows, MS Outlook

Area of Work Experience

• Reports and records

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial Benefits

• Bonus

Long Term Benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities

Employment Groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for newcomers and refugees
• Support for youths
• Supports for visible minorities

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Administrative

Industries

Medical Practices