Medical Office Assistant: Part-time - TELUS Health (North Vancouver)
North Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Description
Status: Regular Part-time: 0.6 (3 day shifts per week)
Location: Suite 220 – 138 13th Street East, North Vancouver
Who is TELUS Health?
TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health.
Simply put, our team members across the country are united by their commitment to continuously innovating to make healthcare more accessible and deliver improved health experiences for everyone.
Do you share our passion?
Let’s create a healthier future, together!
Create awesome experiences for our customers!
Our team and what we’ll accomplish together:
As a Medical Office Assistant you will provide excellent client care by assisting the medical and professional staff in managing client activity. You will develop strong relationships with other health care providers in the community including general practitioners and specialists. To this end, you will work together with support staff, in various physician and health care provider’s offices, to build one-on-one relationships that will facilitate ongoing communications and cross-referrals.
What you’ll do:
- Scheduling appointments and arranging for specialist consultations
- Preparing clients for tests and examinations
- Updating medical records
- Contacting clients to remind them of required tests, examinations and follow up consultations
- Participating in the company’s health plan programs
- Connecting with clients, supporting continuity of care
- Provide support for general office administrative functions including medical records management
Qualifications
What you bring:
- Minimum of one year of medical office experience and/or two years of healthcare experience
- Familiarity with medical terminology an asset
- Medical Office Assistant Certification an asset
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience an asset
- Good knowledge of Word, although more extensive computer knowledge is and asset as well as 45 words per minute typing speed
- Exceptional organizational and customer service skills
- A team player capable of interacting professionally with staff and physicians with a positive attitude
- Ability to handle and communicate effectively with clients