Overview
Medical Office Assistant Jobs in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada at Island Recruiting
Medical Office Assistant
July 17,
Title: Medical Office Assistant
Reports to: Physician(s)
Summary: The medical office assistant oversees the surgeon’s office’s day-to-day operations. This includes registering patients, preparing exam rooms, filling all documentation, answering phones and emails, ordering all medical and office supplies, billing activities, and coordinating appointments with other doctors’ offices and the hospital.
Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Company: Boardwalk Professional Centre
Job
Duties:
Manually registering patients: taking accurate and pertinent information including medical history and all contact information, checking for valid health card information, and verifying patients’ visit reasons.
Use an electronic medical records system for most office work.
Explain procedures and policies to patients.
Prepare exam rooms and direct patients to their assigned rooms.
Prepare patients for exams when required.
General office duties such as filing, answering of phone, replying to emails, sending paperwork, mail-outs, and ordering medical and office supplies.
Send referrals and inform patients of referral appointments.
Call pharmacies for prescriptions.
Check the validity of health cards via Health PEI or the computerized EMR system.
Measure the height and weight of patients as needed
Keeping exam rooms and work areas clean and tidy.
Update information using phone, internet and signage.
Maintaining confidentiality, privacy and use discretion at all times.
Stocking and taking inventory of all medical and office supplies.
Other duties as required.
Requirements:
1+ year experience in an administrative capacity (preferred)
Excellent computer skills
Empathy for patients and their illness
Ability to work independently alongside other physician MOAs and ability to work cooperatively with a part-time MOA who currently works in office
Some post-secondary education
Well-defined sense of diplomacy
Criminal Record Check
Excellent command of written/spoken English with additional languages an asset
Medical Administration Course and/or ability to understand medical terminology (preferred)
Medical Office Administration or Hospital Clerk work is an asset but not required
Core Competencies:
Time Management
Decision Making
Problem Solver
Patient focused
Ethics and Integrity
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork
Flexibility
Communication
Energy and Stress
Mathematical Reasoning
Adaptable
Organization
Self-motivated
Attention to detail
Reliable
Working Conditions:
Required on-site for clinic days but flexible to hours as needed
Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
Employment type:
Work hours:
30-40 hours a week
Job type:
Full-time (Monday – Friday); 1-year term with potential for a permanent placement.
Benefits
Remuneration: $19-$26 per hour + medical-dental benefits depending on experience
Title: Medical Office Assistant
Company: Island Recruiting
Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Category: Administrative/Clerical (Medical Receptionist, Healthcare Administration), Healthcare (Medical Receptionist, Medical Office, Healthcare Administration)
