Medical Receptionist - Peterborough, Canada - Peterborough Family Health Team

Peterborough Family Health Team

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Peterborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

A very busy clinic in Peterborough requires a medical receptionist with the ability to work in a team based environment.

You will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team who works co-operatively within an established family practice and with all members of the health care team.

Seeking a part-time medical secretary.

The medical secretary will be responsible for numerous administrative tasks in the front of the office including many patient-facing responsibilities.

This job involves a fair amount of multi-tasking, and requires a high level of professionalism.

Consequently, we are looking for a professional with excellent communication skills who can work effectively in a busy team-based environment.

Medical Receptionist Responsibilities

Greet patients upon arrival, sign them in and gather any other necessary data
Schedule appointments for new and recurring patients based on physician availability
Maintain patient records and management of incoming/outgoing documents
Frequent review of messages and prompt response
Call patients to remind them of upcoming appointments
Assist patient in scheduling testing for offsite services or specialist consults
Process payments from patients for uninsured visits
OHIP billing an asset
Bring patients into clinic rooms and basic set up when the nurse is absent
Ability/flexibility to work some evenings for After Hour Clinics
Good knowledge of medical terminology.

Medical Receptionist Skills

Minimum of three years of experience in Family Practice Medicine
Professional, articulate with excellent communication skills
Attention to detail with meticulous record keeping skills
Ability to multitask essential
Excellent computer skills with experience in medical software
Thorough understanding of medical terminology
Understanding of OHIP billing and asset
Ability to triage
Ability to work in a team environment
Understanding of preventative care billing structure within the Family Health Team model is an asset.
Understanding of our community resources an asset

Qualifications

Completion of Medical Administration Diploma or medical experience.
Experience in telephone triage in a primary care setting
Knowledge of and working experience with Electronic Medical Records such as PS Suites
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the Greater Peterborough Family Health Organization

Hours:16-20 hours per week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (Full-time vacation coverage 10-12 weeks per year)

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 16-20 per week

Salary:
$22.00 per hour

Schedule: