medical office assistant
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September 05, 2024
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Ktunaxa Nation Council
Job details
Overview
The Medical Office Assistant position is an essential part of the delivery of Health services from the reception and greeting of clients, to the handling of sensitive highly confidential information, to ensuring accurate record retention. The position contributes directly to the effective and efficient functioning of the KNC Health Department and contributes to positive outcomes for the Nation as a whole.
The Medical Office Assistant position is responsible for providing direct administrative and operational support to the Nurses of the Ktunaxa Nation Health Department. This position operates as an operational centralized knowledgeable resource for record management and document handling, reception, technology and systems support, event and administrative coordination.
The position coordinates meetings and events; drafts of a variety of documents related to initiatives and activities; ensures policies, standards and guidelines are followed; administers files and records, ensuring that they are accurate and produced in a timely manner. The position sets up and oversees administrative policies and procedures as applicable; responsible to administer routine financial processes; preparing purchase orders, invoices and accounts payable.
Responsibilities
_Telephone/Reception_
* Answer the telephone tactfully and efficiently, ascertain the needs of callers and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
* Greet clients and direct them to the appropriate staff, service or office.
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* Provide general office support including: typing, filing, data entry, maintaining office equipment, tracking staff schedules.
* Preparing correspondence, medical reports, letters, memos, medical billings, and requisitions.
* Scheduling client appointments and maintaining schedules.
* Assisting with the completion of a variety of medical forms.
* Arranging for referral services as requested by the Nurse Practitioner.
* Maintain a clean, sterilized, and organized workspaces at all times.
_Information Technology_
* Provide systems support and troubleshooting on computer systems as required.
* Entering information into Medical Information systems ? patient records, correspondence and requisitions using medical terminology.
_Agency Vehicles_
* Oversee the monitoring of the Health agency vehicles for maintenance, usage, scheduling.
_General_
* Order and monitor office and medical supplies.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Transcribe meeting minutes when required.
Qualifications
· Post Secondary Certificate or Diploma in Office Administration
· Completion of Medical Office Assistant course
· Strong administrative and organizational background.
· Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with clients and staff.
· Medical terminology
· Ability to collaborate with, or gain cooperation of individuals
· Results-oriented - can meet all timelines and get results using available resources
· PC programs including MS Word, Excel, Power Point etc.
· Administrative and organizational protocols
· Prioritize and manage a number of competing initiatives and timelines
· Follow up, track and monitor various tasks, decision points and projects to promote smooth operations,
Employment LevelFull-timeWork Conditions
*This is an in-person position working in the Ktunaxa Health Clinic in the Cranbrook office.*
Eligibility Statement
*The Ktunaxa Nation Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all Employees and the People, Communities, and Bands that we serve.*
*Proof of Covid Vaccination is required as per the KNC Vaccination Policy.*
Equity Statement
*Ktunaxa candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified candidates will be reviewed, however preference will be given to Aboriginal applicants.*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,000.00-$53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Life in
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LocationCranbrook, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$45,000 to $53,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9435857640
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