Medical administrative assistant

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Asset languages

Hindi

Panjabi; Punjabi

Work setting

Clinic, Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Personal suitability

Accurate, Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Organized, Team player

Area of work experience

Correspondence, Reports and records

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?

Are you currently a student?

Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

What is the highest level of study you have completed?

What is your current field of study?

Computer and Technology Knowledge

MS Word, Electronic mail, MS Excel, MS Windows

Tasks

Interview patients to obtain case histories, Schedule and confirm appointments, Complete insurance and other claim forms, Maintain filing system, Perform general clerical work, such as order supplies and maintain inventory, Enter and format electronically based medical reports and correspondence and prepare spreadsheets and documents for review, Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records, Prepare draft agendas for meetings and take, transcribe and distribute minutes, Supervise and train other staff in procedures and in use of current software

Security and safety

Basic security clearance, Criminal record check

Supervision

3-4 people

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Attention to detail, Large caseload