medical administrative assistant

JDC MEDICINE; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ottawa is seeking an Administrative Assistant Medical to manage office tasks efficiently. The role involves scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and providing customer service in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a college diploma and experience in a medical setting, demonstrating strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a medical administrative role.
• Certification from a recognized college program.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a large caseload.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of information and schedule appointments.
• Maintain confidential medical files and records.
• Provide customer service and assist with patient care.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

College or CEGEP certificate or diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MEDITECH

Electronic medical records

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Physician's office

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
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Enter and format electronically based medical reports and correspondence and prepare spreadsheets and documents for review
• Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records
• Provide customer service
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Operate, monitor, maintain, calibrate and test equipment

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MEDITECH
• MS Outlook
• Electronic medical records

Area of work experience

• Reports and records

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

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