Medical administrative assistant

Medical administrative assistant

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

Clinic

Tasks

Coordinate the flow of information
Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
Schedule and confirm appointments
Complete insurance and other claim forms
Maintain filing system
Order supplies and maintain inventory
Enter and format electronically based medical reports and correspondence and prepare spreadsheets and documents for review
Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records
Perform data entry
Provide customer service

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Word
Electronic mail
MS Excel
MS Windows

Area of work experience

Contracts
Correspondence
Financial statements
Invoices
Reports and records

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation
Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Attention to detail
Large caseload

Personal suitability

Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement

Support for newcomers and refugees

Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities