Medical Office Assistant

Alexandra Family Physicians; Ingersoll; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family medicine office in Ingersoll is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Office Assistant. The role includes greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and maintaining electronic medical records. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in medical terminology, organizational skills, and experience with EMR systems. Join our team and contribute to excellent patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Medical Office Assistant or similar role.
• Understanding of medical office procedures.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors in a professional manner.
• Schedule appointments and manage the physician's calendar.
• Maintain patient records and update electronic medical records.

Skills

Proficiency in medical terminology

Experience with EMR systems (Accuro, PracticeSuites)

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with phone systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Office Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support in a medical office setting, ensuring smooth operations and excellent patient care.

Duties

• Greet patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner


• Schedule appointments and manage the physician's calendar


• Answer phone calls, take messages, and direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel


• Maintain patient records and update electronic medical records (EMR)


• Coordinate referrals to other healthcare providers


• Perform general administrative tasks to support the office staff


• Perform patient assessments including BP, height and weight assessments


• Draw up vaccines for physicians to administer

Skills

• Proficiency in medical terminology and understanding of medical office procedures


• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems like Accuro or PracticeSuites (PS)


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities


• Familiarity with phone systems and handling patient inquiries

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of administrative tasks in a medical setting

Joining our team as a Medical Office Assistant offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, contributing to the well-being of our patients while growing professionally.

Company Description

Family Medicine office