Medical Receptionist

New Vision Family Health Team; Kitchener; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kitchener is seeking a full-time Medical Receptionist to join their interdisciplinary team. The role involves patient interaction, scheduling, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have relevant education and experience in a primary health care setting, with strong organizational skills and proficiency in medical terminology. This position requires onsite work and offers competitive benefits including a pension plan and health care coverage.

Benefits

Hourly rate: $22.00

Competitive vacation and paid sick/personal days

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Extended Health Care Plan (medical/dental)

Supports professional development

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Health Administration or Medical Office Assistant program.
• Prior experience in primary health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Answering telephones and greeting patients.
• Scheduling appointments and billing.
• Performing other administrative duties.

Skills

Proficiency with computers

Time-management

Organizational skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Health Administration Program

Medical Office Assistant program

Executive Assistant program

Job description

Job Title: Medical Receptionist

Location: New Vision Family Health Team’s main site currently located at 421 Greenbrook Drive, Kitchener, Ontario.

The New Vision Family Health Team (FHT) is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Medical Receptionist.

The New Vision FHT is located in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. Our interdisciplinary team is comprised of approximately 40 clinical and administrative staff who work seamlessly with our 16 Family Physicians to provide integrated, team-based, patient-centered primary care. We offer a friendly, collaborative, and professional environment in a spacious facility.

Position Summary:

As an integral member of the New Vision FHT, the Medical Receptionist is responsible for answering telephones, greeting patients and visitors, scheduling appointments, OHIP and third-party billing, as well as performing other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

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  Graduate of a Health Administration Program, Medical Office Assistant program or Executive Assistant program or equivalent.
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  Prior experience in primary health care environment.
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  Proficiency with computers and electronic medical record systems.
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  Understanding of medical terminology.
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  Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
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  Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
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  Ability to function effectively and efficiently both independently and as a member of the team.
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  This position requires the successful candidate to work onsite.
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  Available for at least one evening per week (12:30-8:30 p.m.) and rotating Saturday or Sunday shift (approximately once a month).
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  A Police Check.
  

What we offer:

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  Hourly rate: $22.00.
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  Competitive vacation and paid sick/personal days.
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  Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
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  Extended Health Care Plan (medical/dental).
  
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  Supports professional development (continuance of salary and allowance).

TheNew Vision Family Health Team is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace; we welcome applications from racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise our Clinical Manager at 519-578-3510 extension 306.

We seek to attract and retain individuals who will work together to create and sustain a vibrant, healthy and safe community.

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per Freedom Of Information (F.O.I.) And Protection Of Privacy Act, 1987.New Vision Family Health Team is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’).

For more information regarding our Family Health Team, please visit our website atwww.newvisionhealth.ca

We thank all applicants for expressing interest
in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.