Medical Administrative Assistant

About us

We are a busy physician's office with a close knit working group of Allied Health workers and Administrative staff.

Responsibilities:
- Answer phone calls ,schedule and confirm patient appointments, coordinating with healthcare providers
- Respond to inquiries, providing accurate information and directing calls as necessary
- Maintain patient records and update electronic medical records (EMR) with relevant information
- Complete administrative tasks as necessary, including but not limited to recalling patients, adjusting schedules for healthcare providers, providing support to coworkers if necessary, completing documentation for uninsured services on behalf of the providers.

Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a medical office setting is preferred
- Familiarity with EMR Med Access and strong computer skills.
- Strong administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Knowledge of medical terminology and understanding of electronic medical records (EMR)
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and qualifications required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS B3M 3Y7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person