medical administrative assistant

SHIRVANI DENTISTRY PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Ontario is looking for an Administrative Assistant to coordinate office tasks and maintain medical records. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office applications. This is a full-time permanent position offering health benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with electronic mail systems and database software.
• Knowledge of dental terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of information and schedule appointments.
• Complete insurance and claim forms, maintain filing systems.
• Enter and format medical reports and correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

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

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Database software

Job description

Education

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

Work setting

• Clinic
• Hospital / medical facility or 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

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Technical terminology

• Dental

Insurance experience

• Health insurance

Area of work experience

• Contracts
• Financial statements
• Reports and records

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week