Medical Office Assistant

SUMMARY

Full time Medical Office administrator needed in the office of an Orthopaedic surgeon to provide patient care through their role as liaison between referring physicians, patients and allied health professionals. The successful candidate for this position will be efficient, hardworking, and organized. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and should be able to multitask and work well under pressure. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, are required. Candidates should have a professional and friendly demeanor and a passion for exceptional patient care

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact professionally with patients, colleagues, clinicians and the public.
• Manage office and OR schedules as well as referral processes.
• Administering confidential patient health records.
• Routine bookkeeping: issuing receipts, invoices and accepting payments via cheque, cash, e-transfer.
• Facilitate office equipment/ EMR/ IT maintenance.
• Maintain office supplies and ensure the overall professional appearance of the office.
• Administering MSI claim submission and reconciliation processes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a recognized Medical Office Assistant program (required).
• Recent Medical Office experience (1-3 years, preferred).
• Experience using Electronic Medical Record software (EMR), with a preference of Acuro.
• Proficiency in use of technology with competencies in using Microsoft Office Suite Software (Word and Excel), Adobe, Windows Fax and Scan.
• Experience handling confidential records and sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritize duties and manage time effectively in a busy clinic environment.

Additional Information:

• 32 Hours per week.
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift, no weekends
• Expected start date: ASAP

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience in a Medical Office setting.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kentville, NS B4N 1H3 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kentville, NS B4N 1H3: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person