Medical Office Assistant

Seeking a full time medical office assistant for a busy orthopaedic surgeon. This position is to cover a minimum 18-month maternity leave, with the possibility of extension to permanent afterwards. The start date is flexible, with the ideal start between Jan 1 and Feb 1, 2025.

Looking for someone extremely organized, with strong communication skills who can manage all office duties. This is for a one surgeon - one MOA team, so you will be the primary patient contact and manage all administrative duties fo this surgeon.

While you will be working independently, the office is located within a multi-disciplinary clinic, so there will be a support team available. There is also the option to work from home occasionally, if desired.

Responsibilities:

• Handle incoming calls, emails and inquiries
• Register patients, manage referrals and waitlists
• Booking clinics
• Billing
• Insurance form completion / WCB reporting

Qualifications:

• Organized
• Ability to manage time, prioritize and multi-task
• Flexible and able to problem solve at the last minute
• Friendly, with strong communication skills, both with team members and in a customer service setting
• Proficient in Microsoft office, with accurate data entry skills
• Experience working within EMRs is an asset, or must be comfortable with learning a new software
• Experience in an administrative role OR completion of a recognized Medical Office Assistant program is an asset
• Experience in a medical setting or Kinesiology background is an asset
• Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 19 months

Pay: $22.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-29
Expected start date: 2025-01-20