Medical Office Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton Eyelids

Edmonton Eyelids

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Busy Downtown Medical Office / Surgical Facility looking for a hard worker who is fast to learn and quick on their feet.

We are a fast-paced office and therefore this is a physically and mentally demanding job, but you will learn a TON as you will be working directly with doctors, surgeons and patients.

Training is hands-on and also fast-paced.
Shifts at our office can start as early as 7am or as late as 9am, and can run until anywhere between 4-6pm.
We are looking for someone to work 8-10 hour shifts, on average 4-5 days per week, for an average of 35-40 hours per week.
Scrubs and close-toed shoes required but not supplied.
Can commute without issue - rain, snow or shine - to our downtown office (we are located above the Corona LRT station but sorry, there is no private parking for us to offer).
Speaks advanced fluenct English (spoken and written).
Is experienced and comfortable with computers (able to type at least 60 wpm) and other electronics (printers, scanners, etc).
Is capable of physically demanding jobs: we can be on our feet for 8-10 hours per day and are sometimes required to move or lift office equipment, furniture, or simply a jug of our drinking water weighing up to 40lbs.
Has neat and efficient penmanship.
Is outgoing, assertive and accommodating - you will be working with specialists, surgeons and nurses, fellow medical office assistants, and patients from all backgrounds so it's vital that you are proactive in your communication and learning.
Is excited to learn on their feet and enthusiastic to dive in head first
Takes charge of their learning and who recognizes that they are bringing skills with them that could allow them to start helping out immediately, even in a new environment.
Must be available to work over Christmas as our office remains open during the winter holidays.
Is available right away and flexible in your schedule - we are looking for someone to start immediately

Please be as detailed as you can with your experience when it comes to assisting doctors, especially if in the field of Ophthalmology or Optometry.

Please also let us know what kind of EMR (electronic medical records) system(s) you have experience with.

Pay based on experience.

Priority will be given to those with experience screening and assisting with patients in Optometry or Ophthalmology, however we value any direct patient intake and doctor's assistant experience:

screening patients / doing intake; filling out and sending requisitions for various sort of testing; booking and confirming appointments, etc.

Initial interviews may be via Zoom call or in person.

We otherwise perform working interviews - a paid training opportunity for you to showcase your technical and interpersonal skills while learning hands and being part of our team.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Schedule: