Medical Office Admin II — EMR & Clinic Support

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority seeks an Admin II - Medical Office Assistant to support Physicians and clinic services. Responsibility includes day-to-day admin tasks, EMR data entry, and coordinating referrals for patients in a remote First Nations community.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Office Administration credential, at least 1 year in a medical office, and strong communication, time-management, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Medical Office Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Medical Office setting.
• Proficient with medical terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is an asset.
• Knowledge of Native culture and remote First Nation communities is preferred.
• Willing to relocate and reside in Sioux Lookout.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, interruptive, multi-priority environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day medical office administrative support to Physicians and staff.
• Provide orientation for locum physicians and learners.
• Answer and manage calls from Nursing Stations, clinics, patients and health services.
• Enter data and maintain current health records in EMR.
• Process referral letters and coordinate with specialists.
• Referral tracking and rescheduling patient appointments.
• Electronic filing and management of patient charts.
• Assist in developing and maintaining office policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Medical Office Administration Diploma/Certificate

Tools

EMR experience

Medical office software

Job description

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority seeks an Admin II - Medical Office Assistant to support Physicians and clinic services. Responsibility includes day-to-day admin tasks, EMR data entry, and coordinating referrals for patients in a remote First Nations community.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Office Administration credential, at least 1 year in a medical office, and strong communication, time-management, and organizational skills.