Medical Office Assistant (Full-Time, Ongoing Contract)
Thames Valley Family Health Team
London, Ontario
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
CA$17.63–CA$21.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Billing, Business Administration, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, High School Diploma, Injections, Internet Research, Internet Technology, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Assistance, Medical Office, Medical Office Administration, Meeting Minutes, Order Supplies, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary Care, Research Skills, Team Player, VoIP (Voice over IP), Writing Skills
LOCATION
London, Ontario
POSTED
10 days ago
We are GROWING and have new positions available to expand our Primary Care Action Teams. Thames Valley Family Health Team is looking for a Medical Office Assistant. This position would initially start at 440 Central Avenue in London, Ontario. The Thames Valley Family Health Team is one of the largest Family Health Teams (FHT) in Ontario. Currently, with more than 125 physicians across 21 sites within London/Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin counties, the Thames Valley Family Health Team is committed to providing comprehensive, collaborative primary health care. The Thames Valley Family Health Team is one of the largest family health teams in Ontario.
The Medical Office Assistant provides support to the routine operations of the medical office. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating patient care such as scheduling appointments, referrals, billing, and ordering office supplies.
Requirements:
- Post Secondary school diploma or education in medical office or business administration
- Administrative experience within a healthcare setting
- Proficient computer skills, including internet research skills and experience working with an EMR, with knowledge of PS Suites and OCEAN preferred
Skills/Abilities:
- An understanding of the Ministry of Health & Family Health Team philosophy
- Ability to work with diverse communities with respect, sensitivity, creativity, innovation, cultural understanding and non-judgement
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with a team
- Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience using VoIP telephone and fax systems
- Ability to coordinate and communicate information and documentation for various meetings and events, as well as minute-taking skills
- Ability to work in a demanding environment while maintaining confidentiality and integrity
- Injection administration training will be provided if the individual has not yet developed this skill
- Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to anticipate and respond to the administrative needs of the health care team
Hourly Rate: $17.63- $21.50 per hour (dependent on experience)
To Apply:
Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check and medical screening. To be eligible to apply you must have a Social Insurance Number and in some cases a valid work permit.
While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Thames Valley Family Health Team is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, safe, accessible, diverse, and respectful environment for all that is free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to a broad range of cultural, national, and ethnic origins, racial, religious, gender identities and expression, as well as people of all ages, marital/family status, and those with disabilities to apply. Please contact julie.goodchild@thamesvalleyfht.ca if you require assistance with an accommodation
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