Admin Assistant Physician Ent Clinic - Toronto, Canada - Unity Health Toronto

Unity Health Toronto

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

5 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Administrative Assistant formally reports to the Clinical Leader Manager (CLM) while providing day-to-day clinical and administrative support to a physician.

The Administrative Assistant coordinates daily activities of the physician's office/clinic and ensures smooth functioning of the physician's practice, while providing a professional and caring patient experience.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Some combination of the following based on the priorities of the practice:

Scheduling patient appointments and managing operating room schedule to optimize efficiency
Answering and making phone calls regarding appointments, patient inquiries and OR/clinic schedules.
Preparing and distributing surgical documents and communicating with perioperative staff
Registering patient visits
Creating and maintaining an efficient filing system for active, pending and processed referrals and patient reports
Maintaining an updated database of appointments, diagnoses and disposition decisions
Accurate handling and reconciliation of OHIP billing
Management of nonOHIP procedures and services, communication with WSIB and various insurance providers, and preparation of supplemental materials as required
Liaising with other departments
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a recognized Medical Administration program, or equivalent experience
Successful completion of a Medical Terminology certificate
Proficient computer skills with advanced knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to clarify priorities amongst CLM and physician
Professional and consistent customer service skills
Excellent organizational, time management, communication (verbal/written), interpersonal and problemsolving skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a demanding work environment.
Must be able to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality