Assisting in ensuring fundamental patient care, with the primary focus on preparing and assembling medical record documentation/charts for the attending physician(s).
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Prior work within the medical field, including a combination of experience and relevant medical education (International Medical graduate)
Minimum 1 year experience working in a healthcare setting or in an administrative role in a clinical setting.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology related to Cardiology is an asset.
International medical graduates are highly encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performing documentation and gathering information in regards to the patient visit
- Updating patient history, physical examination, and other pertinent health information
- Drafting and sending all required documentation to the physician for review
- Complying with health-care policies, including those relating to HIPAA
- Transcribing patient appointments
- Facilitating diagnostic tests and referrals to labs, hospitals, and testing locations
- Performing other clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow
- Managing workflow of the clinics and ensuring that exceptional patient care is provided.
- Being the liaison for all internal and external stakeholders and assisting in troubleshooting software and equipment at the clinics and answering relevant inquiries.
EXPERIENCE:
1 year of recent experience as a Medical Office Administrator.
Recent experience in a healthcare/patient-care setting is recommended
Past scribe experience is a plus
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Exceptional bedside manners and patient communication.
- Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to work responsibly in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated effective communication (written and verbal), organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriateness for the position.
- Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Able to quickly learn and use various medical record software's, and word-processing, and database software programs.
- Demonstrated ability to accept assigned or delegated functions.
- Ability to prioritize work in an efficient and organized manner is essential.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills customer services with amongst fellow colleagues, community partners, and patients/families.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize Demonstrated ability to remain focused, flexible, and prioritize tasks in a busy and high-stress environment.
- Exceptional computer skills.
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License and a car.
- Flexibility to travel to clinics on scheduled days.
This position requires traveling to clinics on scheduled days- including some Saturdays.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Experience:
- Physician Assistants: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
