Specialist Office Assistants are responsible for the smooth running of a busy Specialty practice.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills when communicating with patients, physicians’ offices, and staff over the phone, in writing or in person.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Effective and clear verbal and in written communication skills.
- Excellent planning, organization, problem solving and time management skills are required.
- Demonstrated ability to complete assigned projects and additional tasks when assigned.
- Experience in coordinating and slating Clinical appointments/O.R. procedures, patient admissions, and related tests is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of surgical and medical terminology will be an asset.
- Experience working with hospital/clinical patient information system (Accuro/MSI) or other computerized scheduling systems would be an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- Word Processing speed of 50-60 w.p.m. with a high degree of accuracy is referred.
- Ability to maintain a positive outlook when challenges arise.
Duties are included but not limited to:
- Scheduling clinic appointments, arranging investigations, and slating OR procedures.
- Coordinating physician’s calendar with respect to surgeries, meetings, clinics, and teaching sessions; as well as preparing call schedules.
- Miscellaneous administrative/clinical duties as assigned.
- Maintain accurate waitlists for surgeries.
- Communication and coordination of surgical urology slates.
- Utilize given operating time.
- Submit booking in PART and send mandatory paperwork to PAC within required timeframe determined by center.
- Ensure patient of instructions for surgeries.
- Prepares and submits statistical reports as requested.
- Assist Urology department when needed
- Minimum of 3-5 years of continuous experience working as a Medical Office Assistant.
- Minimum of 3-5 years working with Accuro
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
