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GTR Worldwide India; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Edmonton seeks a Medical Assistant for a full-time role. Responsibilities include obtaining patient histories, coordinating administrative activities, and preparing treatment rooms. Candidates should hold a relevant certification and possess strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a competitive salary between $22.75 and $29.60 per hour with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in a medical setting.
• Understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding, and clinical pharmacology.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and recording patient medical histories and vitals.
• Coordinating daily administrative activities.
• Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations.
• Providing compassionate support to patients and families.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Certification from a medical assistant program

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Coordinating daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and maintaining medical records.

Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and patient care.

Providing compassionate support and assistance to patients and families, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and OSHA.

Handling phone calls, scheduling appointments, checking in patients, collecting necessary information, and ensuring completion of forms and consents.

Checking out patients, assisting with referrals, and arranging laboratory services.

Managing billing processes.

Preparing patients for examinations, taking vitals, and recording health histories.

Setting up EKG machines, administering injections and medications, and performing routine specimen collection and tests.

Preparing equipment and examination rooms, and cleaning instruments.

Assisting physicians with treatments, procedures, and exams.

Managing inventory of medical supplies and ensuring exam rooms are stocked.

Requirements

• Certification from a medical assistant program or military medical corpsman program.
• One to two years of experience in a medical setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding, and clinical pharmacology.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Effective communication skills and courteous manner.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of clinical practices and administrative policies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits & Terms

• Full-time, permanent position
• 40 hours/week with flexible day, night, weekend, and holiday hours
• Salary: $22.75 - $29.60 per hour

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