Medical Office Assistant - London, Canada - Thames Valley Family Health Team

Thames Valley Family Health Team

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

PLEASE NOTE:
This posting is for a Medical Office Assistant with a Primary Care Physician's Office located in Central London.

We are a well-established family practice with a caring team, providing comprehensive primary health care to nearly 3000 patients. We work as part of a multidisciplinary care team, with the Thames Valley Family Health Team.

Although we are affiliated with the Thames Valley Family Health Team, employment will be with the private office of 3 family doctors.

The Medical Office Assistant provides support to the routine operations of the medical office.

This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating patient care such as scheduling appointments, referrals, billing, and ordering office supplies.

There is some expectation to also cross-train with other staff to allow for flexibility with cross-coverage is necessary, including for the ability to provide direct patient care in office when required, such as rooming patients and taking vital signs, as well as sterilizing office equipment.

We require some flexibility for evening and weekend coverage to support our team when holiday coverage is necessary.

Requirements:

Post Secondary school diploma or education in medical office or business administration
Administrative experience within a healthcare setting
Proficient computer skills, including internet research skills and experience working with an EMR, with knowledge of PS Suites and OCEAN preferred or demonstrated comfort with new computer systems

Skills/Abilities:

An understanding of the Ministry of Health & Family Health Team philosophy
Ability to work with diverse communities with respect, sensitivity, creativity, innovation, cultural understanding, and nonjudgement
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with a team
Welldeveloped communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
The ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment while maintaining confidentiality and integrity
Experience using VoIP telephone and fax systems
Ability to coordinate and communicate information and documentation for various meetings and events, as well as minutetaking skills
Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to anticipate and respond to the administrative needs of the health care team

Benefits:

Vacation & paid time off
Onsite parking
Company events & social hours

Job Type:

Temporary full-time for 1 year, with potential to transition to permanent full-time, at 36 hours per week but with the flexibility to increase to 40 hours in the week when needed for office demand.

Salary:
$17.50-$22 per hour. Hourly rate is dependant on experience.

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.