Administrative Assistant - Bedford, Canada - Bedford Eye Care

Description

Job Purpose:

• The Administrative / Optometric Assistant
• Responsible for providing administrative support for a busy Optometry Clinic as well as an exceptionally high level of customer service to our valued patients.

Qualifications:
Ability to work long days

Proper telephone etiquette
Ability to provide positive and energizing patient care
An outstanding work record
Exceptional telephone skills
Superior Customer Service Skills
Medical terminology & medical courses an asset


Key Responsibilities:
Booking appointments, confirmations and recalls
Proof reading and updating patient profiles
Processing referrals, requests and other medical documents and forms
Processing insurance claims and other forms of payment
Responding to inquiries and providing information
Performing reception duties
Performing general clerical and office duties


Competencies:
Attention to detail

Planning and prioritizing work
Patient focus
ability to stand for long periods
We offer a competitive salary, benefits, training/coaching, and ongoing industry-based education


Salary:
$17.00-$19.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bedford, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
One location