medical office assistant

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Provide basic information to clients and the public
• Obtain and process information required to provide customer service
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Maintain work records and logs
• Perform clerical duties, such as filing and sorting and distributing mail
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic medical records
• Electronic scheduler
• Word processing software
• Database software
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player