Medical Office Assistant Clerk - 210780
Medical Office Assistant Clerk - 210780
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Job Description
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or delegate and working as part of an integrated administrative team the Medical Office Assistant/Clerk performs a variety of clerical and medical office assistant duties including word processing scheduling provider billing data entry composing and signing correspondence typing medical and legal reports and documents from notes and/or recording devices. Answers general inquiries related to programs and services from clients physicians staff and the public. Assists primary care providers with the smooth operation and flow for patient visits and care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Grade 12 education and graduation from a Medical Office Assistant course plus two years recent related experience in a health care setting; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Experience working with atrisk or streetinvolved populations preferred.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in fastpaced health centre environment.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and work roles.
- Ability to work as an effective member of an integrated administrative team.
- Ability to communicate effectively using all communication vehicles.
- Ability to type a minimum 50 wpm.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer word processing spreadsheet applications and specialized clinical information systems.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize and understand Medical Terminology.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to follow detailed instruction.
- Ability to use a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others.
Requirements
Employment Type
Part-Time
