Job Summary
Provides medical reception, administrative support and records management services for the PQCHC clinic and teams.
Job Specific Responsibilities
Direct Client Service
- Greets clients in a welcoming, patient, non-judgmental fashion, and screens appropriately for infection prevention and control
- Verifies and updates client information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Registers and checks client into EMR schedule
- Schedules in person, phone or virtual appointments with clients and cultural interpreters via EMR
- Notifies clients of cancellations or changes to appointments, rebooking as needed
- Answers clinic phone line telephone calls : provides information, schedules appointments, or redirects as appropriate.
- Records telephone messages in EMR and sends to appropriate staff member
Administrative & Records Management
Creates and updates EMR client recordsProcesses incoming mail and faxes, uploading and directing documents via EMR as neededProcesses requests for transfer of medical records, preparing and sending health care information as requested and recording passwords in EMR as neededChecks and processes EMR MOA message inbox regularlyAssists with Provider tasks, i.e., faxing prescription, scanning documents, calling clients for pick upScans and uploads documents into EMR as requiredRespond to urgent requests from ProvidersUtilizes secure messaging communication system with clientsFax documents as requiredProcesses referrals through the EMR (includes internal, external and e-referrals)Ensures clients are aware of their appointments when neededRequests consult notes, test results and other client’s information from hospitals and specialists’ officesUpdates the EMR address bookPerforms all other Medical Office Assistant procedures listed in Policies and Procedures Manual.Teamwork and Collaboration
Attends clinic, medical office assistant, general staff and other meetings as requested.Provides health promotion activities as appropriate to the position.Other
Ensures client confidentiality is always maintained during interactions with clients and staffCarries out opening and closing procedures of MOA clinic areaEnsures cleanliness and organization of MOA clinic areaWorks flexible hours including evenings.Follows Infection Prevention and Control practices related to routine practices and additional precautionsPerforms other related duties as assignedQualifications
Secondary school diploma and medical secretarial training.Experience using Electronic Health Record systemsProficiency in typing and word processing, experience with data entry also desirable.Two to three years medical reception and / or basic records management experience in a clinical setting.Experience dealing with the public in a mature manner.Experience working with diverse populations.Fluency in English. Fluency in any other languages would be an asset.Ability to work flexible hours.