Job Overview
Meadowlark Surgical Management Corporation is a well-established fast paced private practice in Edmonton, AB. We are currently hiring a full time Medical Office Assistant for one General Surgeon. This position is for maternity leave coverage (12 to 18 months).
Responsibilities
- Managing referrals via fax, scheduling office appointments, scheduling diagnostic imaging, and incoming faxes.
- Meet with patients after consultation with General Surgeon to book and review surgery. Patient education.
- Manage all surgical bookings/dates, clinic schedule, and outpatient procedure dates via Healthquest, Connect Care, and General Surgeon's Google Calendar.
- Manage multiple wait lists.
- Answering a multi-line phone system.
- Handling patient calls and inquiries via phone and e-mail.
- Alberta Health Care Billing and Reconciliations.
- Process faxes, scanning, and indexing information into patient charts.
- Review and edit clinical consultation letters for accuracy, clarity, and compliance.
Qualifications
- Must have MOA/unit clerk certificate or equivalent to medical office experience.
- Proficiency in HealthQuest is an asset.
- AHC billing/reconciliation experience is preferred but training will be offered.
- Experienced with NetCare & Connect Care (EPIC) is preferred but training will be offered.
- Strong attention to details is necessary.
- Candidate must be willing to learn and be highly organized.
- Candidate must be able to multitask in a busy, high-pressure environment, and adapt under changing circumstances.
- Able to work both independently and in a team setting.
- Must enjoy working with people and have excellent communication skills as there is a high degree of interaction with patients and a variety of disciplines at all levels of the organization.
- Medical Terminology with strong computer skills with Microsoft Office programs (such as Word), E-mail, and Google Calendar required.
- Maintains a professional image and demonstrated ability to remain calm, courteous/compassionate, sensitive, and tactful.
Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
