Medical Administrative Assistant NOC 13112

We are looking for a Medical Administrative Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will be able to work with a variety of people with tact and diplomacy. The ability to work with frequent interruptions while staying on task, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality is crucial.

The position requires: greeting patients, scheduling appointments, answering phones, responding to emails, updating information in charts and on computer databases, assisting patients to examination areas, processing faxes, scanning documents, processing payments, writing letters, data entry, basic bookkeeping, billing insurance companies, managing inventory and other general administrative duties in the office. Other physically active duties related to assisting therapists and cleaning and maintaining clinic space and equipment are required. Physiotherapy aide functions are part of the scope of this position.

Qualifications include:

Grade 12 education. Customer service experience (retail, hospitality, restaurant) an asset.

Post-secondary education in office administration, business or computer applications a strong asset.

Fluency in English. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must have 1 year of experience in a similar role.

Advanced skills in database applications and Microsoft Office, and ability to learn computer software quickly. Advanced typing skills.

Availability to work extra shifts within the clinic schedule to provide vacation/illness/leave coverage is required.

Valid Yukon Driver's license and a car to use occasionally for work is required.

Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 40lbs.

Reliable and punctual, excellent client service skills, able to multi-task in a busy environment.

Minimum 35 hours per week, combination of early mornings or afternoon/evening hours within the clinic schedule. The clinic is open between 7 am - 7:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7 am-5:30 pm on Fridays, with some work on occasional Saturdays.

Must be available for additional overtime coverage of vacation, sick or other leave for staff when required.

Must be available to work shifts between 7 am and 730 pm Monday to Thursday and Fridays 7 am -530 pm

Comprehensive benefit plan.

Hourly wage is commensurate with qualifications and experience.