Medical Administrative Assistant

```Job Summary```
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Medical Administrative Assistant to join our team. You will join one other full time medical secretary/receptionist and the staff also includes two Family Physicians, a Mental Health Counsellor, a Diabetes educator and medical students/Residents. As a Medical Administrative Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our medical office.

```Responsibilities```
- Greet and interact with patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
- Answer phone calls, respond to and direct enquiries appropriately.
- Schedule and manage patient appointments.
- Update and maintain patient records using our Intrahealth electronic medical records (EMR) system.
- Coordinate referrals to other healthcare providers as needed.
- Assist with maintaining inventory of office supplies and ordering as necessary.
- Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, typing and scanning documents.
- Record basic patient information (eg: weight, BP) and occasionally assist physicians with examinations.

```Qualifications```
- High school diploma required, recognized Medical Office Assistant Diploma or equivalent experience
- Previous experience working in a medical office or similar administrative role.
- Proficient in using office software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems, preferably Intrahealth.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work independently and as a member of the team.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and people skills. Comfortable dealing with the public and ability to manage sometimes demanding clients. Qualities required include empathy, patience, diplomacy, good judgement and common sense. - Commitment to the need for strict patient confidentiality at all times.

If you are a motivated individual who thrives in an occasionally fast-paced environment and has a passion for providing excellent administrative support in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply for this position as Medical Administrative Assistant. We offer competitive compensation and an optional health benefits package.

Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by 27/4/24.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.50-$22.25 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-26
Expected start date: 2024-04-08