Medical Office Assistant

Location: On-site at TELUS Health Care Centre, 10216 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Who is TELUS Health?
TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. Our team members across the country are united by their commitment to continuously innovating to make healthcare more accessible and deliver improved health experiences for everyone.

Create awesome experiences for our customers!

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together
We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer service minded Medical Office Assistant who thrives in a collaborative, friendly and supportive environment. As a Medical Office Assistant you will provide excellent client care by assisting the medical and professional staff in managing client activity. You will develop strong relationships with other health care providers in the community including general practitioners and specialists.

What you’ll do

• Connecting with clients via phone, email and in person, supporting continuity of care
• Working collaboratively with the Physician team
• Preparing clients for tests and examinations
• Scheduling appointments and arranging for Diagnostic appointments
• Updating medical records
• Handling referrals for specialists
• Booking preventative health assessments
• Contacting clients to remind them of required tests, examinations and follow up consultations
• Providing support for general office administrative functions including medical records management

What you bring

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 2 years’ customer service and administrative experience is a requirement
• Medical office experience or healthcare experience is a strong asset
• Medical terminology an asset
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience an asset
• Exceptional organizational and customer service skills
• A team player capable of interacting professionally with staff and physicians with a positive and solution oriented attitude
• Ability to handle and communicate effectively with all clients

Salary Range: $23-$34

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 0%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance, experience and location. Additionally, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills

A bit about us
We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.