Kootenay Urology is looking for a Medical Office Assistant to support our busy clinic of two surgeons.
Job description
In this role, your primary duties will be to greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and order office supplies when necessary. You will also scan documents, organize files, and update electronic health records, so you must understand the regulations on patient confidentiality. Since you may also assist with medical billing and charting, we prefer applicants with some schooling or experience in medical insurance, medical billing, or an administrative certification. Hospital experience or familiarity is an asset, as well as experience on an EMR program. Our office uses Accuro.
Medical Office Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
Answer phones
Greet patients
Schedule appointments
Assist the surgeons with tasks
Organize and file charts
Update patient information and electronic health records
Copy and scan documents
Maintain supplies
Medical Office Assistant Requirements and Skills
Great organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent communication and time management skills
Familiarity with medical jargon
Professional and courteous disposition
Experience in hospital setting is a plus
Experience with an EMR system a plus (Accuro)
Medical office experience a plus
Medical Administrative Assistance Certification a plus
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