Medical Office Assistant - Calgary, Canada - South Calgary Primary Care Network
Description
Status:
Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, Standard 38.75 hour work week. Occasional evening work will be required
Location:
Primary Care Network Wellness Centre at #4000, Avenue SE; Calgary, AB
Reporting Structure:
Reports to Manager, Clinic Administration
Position Summary
The Medical Office Assistant (MOA) is the first point of contact for patients and is responsible for greeting and assisting them, booking appointments, managing incoming calls and multidisciplinary team schedules.
This position is key to smooth and efficient clinic operations and supports this by relaying information related to patient appointments, referrals, follow up tasks and data entry.
What Does the Role Do?- General administrative and clerical duties, including reception, operating a multiline phone system, and appointment booking/follow-up- Navigate patient phone calls and validate patient information- Process referrals and schedule appointments for patients- Distribute paperwork/screening tools to patients at time of appointment- Prepare private medical billing to patients and third party- Maintain patient records/files/EMR Complete office tasks such as copying, data entry, couriers and mail- Function as a preceptor and mentor for practicum placement students provided through learning institutions
- Perform additional duties as required
Who Should Apply?
- High School Diploma required
- Medical Office Assistant or Administration certification required
- Previous experience in a medical office environment within the last five years is preferred
- Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Previous experience with medical billing and electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
- Proficiency with Wolf and/or CHR EMR preferred
What Will Help You Succeed?
- Strong data entry skills, consistently delivering quality work with accuracy
- Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
- Patient focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services
- Strong multitasking, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload to meet demands of a fast paced, dynamic clinic environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Selfmotivated and selfdirected with a demonstrated ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Ability to work in a confidential capacity with a high level of professionalism and emotional intelligence (EI)
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of an interprofessional team
- Demonstrated reliability and dependability
- Positive, professional attitude
- Ability to adapt, be flexible and work in an everevolving environment
- Resourcefulness in problem solving (solution focused)
- Knowledge and experience with basic computer skills and Microsoft Office
Working Conditions
- Normal clinic environment and remote work
- Occasional evening work will be required
- Valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle as local travel is required
- Two supervisory references required
- Criminal background check required
- Proof of COVID vaccination required
Why Work At SCPCN?
It takes an outstanding team to deliver exceptional care.
Hello, we're the South Calgary Primary Care Network. We are change makers, innovators and community builders. We are a uniquely Alberta approach to primary care delivery.
We are a group of interprofessional teams and need you to be part of the movement to bring innovative primary health care programs and services to the residents of south Calgary.
Established in February 2006, the South Calgary Primary Care Network (SCPCN) includes the areas south of Anderson Road to the southern, western, and eastern city limits.
- Health, vision, and dental benefits
- Health spending/wellness account
- Employer matched group RRSP or TFSA plan
- Personal development account
- Generous vacation, sick and flex days
- Professional development opportunities
- Parking available at site
Our mission is to build healthier communities in south Calgary through the evolution and transformation of primary care in collaboration with our wellness partners.
_Are you ready to join us __lead optimal personal and community wellness now and into the future?_
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