Medical Office Support Staff jobs in Peterborough, ON

Job Summary
Kawartha Cardiology is looking for an individual to join our clerical team as a Medical Office Assistant on a full time, permanent basis, working 32-44 hours per week. This individual will support daily operations of a busy, fast-paced cardiology clinic staff. This role requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, and attention to detail whiling maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year Medical Reception experience and/or completion of a recognized Medical Office Assistant program is an asset.
• Proficiency in EMR systems (Accuro experience is an asset), Microsoft Office, MS Word programs and the ability to operate office equipment (photocopier, scanner, fax).
• Knowledge of medical terminology in Cardiology
• Flexibility & Adaptability to workflow and schedule changes
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize work.
• Ability to deal professionally, collaboratively, and effectively with physicians, team members and the public.
• Understanding and compliance of confidentiality and privacy under the Personal Health Information Protection Act

Key Responsibilities

• Managing physician schedules and clinic flow
• triaging, scheduling and confirming of patient appointments and referrals
• Arranging of follow-up appointments, testing requests, and preparation of requisitions from patient care plans
• forward facing patient interaction; placing patients in assessment rooms, assisting with ECG and BP recordings
• Answering phones, transferring calls, and receiving voicemails and email communications
• receiving, tracking and sending of medical records by fax, mail and electronic methods
• taking patient concerns and delivering messages to doctors/nurses for decisions on patient care
• collaboration and communication with internal and external team members and other clinics and clinicians
• maintain office supplies
• perform other administrative duties as assigned

While we appreciate all applications, we can only contact those individuals selected for interview. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process. If accommodation is needed, applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person