medical office assistant

Dr. Rob Piemontesi; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care institution is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team. This role involves providing essential support within a fast-paced environment, where you'll greet clients, manage appointments, and perform clerical tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask effectively. With a focus on patient care, you'll be a vital part of a team that values organization and reliability. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a health care setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a health care setting is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and provide basic information.
• Schedule and confirm appointments, maintain work records.
• Perform clerical duties and answer telephone calls.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Ability to Multitask

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Windows

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

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
• Physician's office
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Record and relay information
• 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
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  
  

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Time management
• Maturity
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan