medical administrative assistant

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work setting Physician's office Tasks Coordinate the flow of information Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material Schedule and confirm appointments Complete insurance and other claim forms Maintain filing system Order supplies and maintain inventory Determine and establish office procedures and routines Enter and format electronically based medical reports and correspondence and prepare spreadsheets and documents for review Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records Perform data entry Provide customer service Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages Operate, monitor, maintain, calibrate and test equipment Computer and technology knowledge Dictaphone MS Word Electronic mail MS Excel MEDITECH MS Outlook Electronic medical records Area of work experience Correspondence Invoices Reports and records Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Attention to detail Large caseload Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Screening questions Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week