medical administrative assistant

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Health services / allied health / health sciences, general
• Medical office assistant / specialist
• Medical reception / receptionist
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Coordinate the flow of information
• Interview patients to obtain case histories
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
• 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
• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Correspondence
• Reports and records
• Statistics

Security and safety

• Confidential security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• 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
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• On call

Experience

• Will train

Employment terms options

• Day

Internship

• This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job training and skill development.

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Parking available