Medical Office Assistant
About The Position
About Seymour Health Shellbridge Family Clinic:Seymour Health Shellbridge Clinic provides team-based, comprehensive longitudinal primary care services to patients in the area. Our communal goal is to attach, ensure access and provide comprehensive medical care to patients living in the local community.We have exciting opportunities for medical staff and health care professionals to join our Family Health Clinic team. Be part of a team-based model, working together with physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dietitians, and medical office assistants, pharmacists, community support liaison workers, practice coaches to provide quality patient care. JOB SUMMARY:Within a team based model of care and reporting to the Program Manager, the Medical Office Assistant performs registration and clerical support functions for the Primary Care Clinic which sees patients and families who require high priority care within 24 hours. Works in support of the local Community of Care (CoC) service delivery model, primary care network, and in accordance with VCH policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Graduation from a Medical Office Assistant program
- One (1) year of recent, related clinical medical office support experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical policies, procedures and objectives.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and agencies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of office procedures.
- Business writing skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Demonstrated ability to keyboard 5,000 keystrokes per hour.
- Demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain satisfactory work relationships with clients and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and effectively with coworkers, clients and staff from other agencies.
- Demonstrated skill in using a variety of office equipment and computer software programs.
Responsibilities
- Performs registration and clerical support functions for the Primary Care Clinic.
- Works in support of the local Community of Care (CoC) service delivery model, primary care network.
- Performs basic medical tests and accurately record results in medical files.
- Respond independently and effectively to emergent situations.
- Effectively present health information to individuals.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
