medical administrative assistant
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Medical Administrative Assistant (Full Time)
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October 10, 2024
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SUMMERVILLE FAMILY HEALTH TEAM - Family Medicine Teaching Unit
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*Position Overview: *
The Medical Administrative Assistant is critical to the effective functioning of the clinic. The position requires excellent administrative support skills, an ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment, strong interpersonal skills to work with patients, Physicians and interdisciplinary health care providers. The candidate will be required to work evenings and weekend shifts.
*Key Responsibilities: *
* Greet patients warmly and manage a multi-line telephone system, answering calls, retrieving messages, and redirecting inquiries as needed.
* Scan, index, and process all medical correspondence using our electronic medical records system (Accuro).
* Work two evenings per week, with occasional shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
* Follow up with clients regarding referrals and missed appointments to ensure continuity of care.
* Build and maintain constructive relationships with patients and team members.
* Manage the appointment calendar, coordinating and scheduling bookings efficiently.
* Ensure client charts, records, and data are accurate and up to date.
* Maintain a clean and organized clinic environment, performing required sanitization.
* Carry out additional administrative duties, including maintaining office supplies, photocopying, filing, faxing, printing, distributing mail, and arranging courier services as needed.
* Perform other duties as required to support clinic operations and enhance patient experience.
*Qualifications: *
* Medical Administration certificate with experience in a primary care setting (or equivalent)
* Proficient in medical terminology and its practical application.
* Experience assisting with patient rooming and clinic workflow.
* Strong ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a diverse team.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Capable of managing multiple phone lines and tasks with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrated compassion and sensitivity toward patient needs, maintaining confidentiality and privacy.
* Strong problem-solving skills with sound judgment.
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in administrative tasks.
* Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records; experience with Accuro is a plus.
*Effective October 1, 2021 all staff, professional staff, volunteers and learners at Summerville FHT will be required to provide proof of full vaccination with a COVID-19 vaccine, with the exception of those who have an approved medical exemption or accommodation. *
_The Summerville Family Health Team is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace, committed to Employment Equity.? We welcome diversity in the workplace, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities.? We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.? Applicants need to make their accommodation needs known when contacted. _
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.20 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Extended health care
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Education:
* Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
* Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-10-15
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LocationMississauga, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$17.20HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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