We currently have an opening for a temp full time Medical Office Assistant for 6 months. The assignment could potentially extend beyond 6 months for the right candidate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

- Greets patients at a courteous, timely, efficient and orderly fashion to maintain the patient flow according to the time schedule.
- Manages internal and external referrals
- Registers patients and obtains all necessary demographic information and accurately input into the computer system
- Coordinates with other team members and maintains the patient flow between the waiting area and examination rooms
- Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and provides information.
- Sorts and delivers mail, medical records, and other correspondence.
- Brief history of patients including height, weight, and others
- Assists with OHIP billing as assigned
- Prepares exam rooms and test rooms
- Prepares patients in exam/test room.
- Maintains physician’s schedule/calendar and assists with organizing his paperwork and office.
- Assists Clinic Manager with administrative tasks

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: · Maintain accurate medical records, reports and files as directed.

· Maintains work area in neat and orderly manner.





· Assist in promoting and engaging community partners and health care providers

· Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

· Work as a team member within the imaging centre and physician clinic.

· Document work processes as required.

· Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

· College diploma in Medical Administration or equivalent.

Experience:

· A minimum of 1 year experience in similar position or setting

Skills:

· Ability to learn quickly

· Ability to adapt to new technology and fast-pace environment

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, management and peers.

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage interactions with difficult people.

· Excellent communication skills.

Contract length: 6 months

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: depends on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Medical Office Assistant/Admin Assistant - Temp coverage (6 months) (Chatham-Kent)
🏢 Chatham-Kent Medical Clinic
📍 Chatham-Kent