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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant. The ideal candidate will obtain patient medical histories, assist with examinations, and ensure efficient administrative operations. This full-time position offers flexible hours and requires a certification in a medical assistant program, with 1-2 years of experience preferred. The salary range is $22.75 - $29.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a medical setting is required.
• Must maintain confidentiality and have an understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient medical histories and vitals.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist practitioners during procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and check-in processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Certification from a medical assistant program

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Electronic medical health care record systems

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Coordinating the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
• Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
• Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families. Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Receive and direct phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients.
• Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services.
• Handle billing process.
• Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history.
• Set-up EKG machines, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests.
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments.
• Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams.
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have certification from a medical assistant program or military medical corpsman program.
• One to two years of experience in a medical setting.
• Have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent.
• A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner at all times.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies.
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

BENEFITS

• Full Time
• Permanent Position
• 40 hours a week
• Day, Night, Weekend, Holiday, Flexible Hours

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Full Time
• Permanent Position
• 40 hours a week
• Day, Night, Weekend, Holiday, Flexible Hours

Required Years of Experience : 1-2 Years of Experience

Salary : $22.75 - $29.60 per Hour