medical administrative assistant

Education

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

Work setting

• Clinic

Tasks

• Coordinate the flow of information
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Complete insurance and other claim forms
• Maintain filing system
• Order supplies and maintain inventory
• Enter and format electronically based medical reports and correspondence and prepare spreadsheets and documents for review
• Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Windows

Area of work experience

• Contracts
• Correspondence
• Financial statements
• Invoices
• Reports and records

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities