Medical Secretary

Work setting

• Clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interview patients to obtain case histories
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Complete insurance and other claim forms
• Maintain filing system
• Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records
• Prepare draft agendas for meetings and take, transcribe and distribute minutes
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Outlook

Area of work experience

• Correspondence
• Invoices
• Reports and records

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• 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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Long term benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Other benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available