Medical Secretary jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Centre of Health Excellence is an innovative organization in the local healthcare landscape. We are bringing a new way of thinking about how primary and outpatient medicine can be delivered. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join an exciting and growing health care organization.

Our Patient Care Coordinator plays an important role in creating an efficient, welcoming, and professional experience for our patients. Working closely with physicians and clinical team members, the Patient Care Coordinator helps prepare patients for their appointments, gathers and documents important information, supports patient education, and helps ensure the clinic operates smoothly.

This is a casual position with a primary focus on Sunday shifts from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the potential for additional shifts and opportunities as the clinic continues to grow.

The Perks

• Be part of a growing and innovative health care organization with opportunities for the role to expand in the future.
• Enjoy a great office environment that values engagement, teamwork, and a healthy workplace.
• Gain valuable experience working alongside physicians and other health care professionals.
• Work in a modern, paperless clinic environment.
• Receive training and support to learn our systems, processes, and patient care protocols.

What you will be doing

• Welcoming patients and helping create a friendly, professional, and positive patient experience.
• Reviewing and documenting patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR) using established scripts, formats, and clinic protocols.
• Documenting current patient concerns, medications, allergies, and other relevant information.
• Providing patients with information and education regarding clinic processes and protocols.
• Identifying uninsured services, explaining applicable fees to patients, and processing payments as required.
• Processing patient billings and payments accurately.
• Supporting patient flow and helping ensure patients move efficiently through their clinic experience.
• Completing administrative and Med Access EMR tasks as needed.
• Performing other duties as required to support the successful operation of the clinic.

What you will bring

• Previous experience in a medical clinic, medical office, health care setting, or patient/customer service environment
• A friendly, personable, and professional approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to accurately document patient information.
• Confidence using computers and software
• The ability to follow established clinic protocols
• Experience with TELUS Med Access EMR is considered an asset.
• Availability to work Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the opportunity for additional shifts as the clinic continues to grow.

CHE is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, gender identity, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.