Medical Secretary, Medical Services

Responsibilities include but are not limited to : Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Processes referrals, schedules and confirms client appointments, and completes referrals on behalf of clients, including laboratory investigations, diagnostic tests, consultations, and referrals to other specialists & clinics and the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)
• Liaises with various doctor offices to ensure completion of referrals or to obtain other documents requested by the healthcare team
• Retrieves dictations, medical reports and other documentation and correspondence for assigned physicians
• Processes billings in accordance with the Ontario Health Insurance Plan ( OHIP’) Fee Schedule
• Performs general administrative and clerical duties such as filing, reception, greeting patients, ordering supplies, arranging, organizing and coordinating meetings and appointments for assigned physicians
• Maintains Web CV and Academic Dossier for assigned physicians
• Provides support to assigned physicians in their respective administrative roles and roles as clinician teachers, coordinating teaching sessions, assigning patients, etc.
• Provides coverage for other secretaries during scheduled and unscheduled absences due to vacation, illness, etc.
• Provides coordination and support for residents and students, as required
• Tracks referrals and tests and ensures results are received and filed in a timely fashion

Qualifications include but are not limited to :

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary Medical Secretary Program or equivalent
• A minimum of two (2) years of related secretarial / administrative support experience
• Knowledge of and experience in OHIP billing
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology and Medical transcription skills and a keyboarding speed of 65 wpm with a high degree of accuracy
• Knowledge of Medical Record and electronic medical records, Meditech, RGP and Med Base is an asset
• Experience in an academic health sciences centre an asset

Additional Benefits :

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in Health and Dental Health Plans
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program
6 days ago