medical secretary
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.
Tasks:
- Coordinate the flow of information.
- Interview patients to obtain case histories.
- Schedule and confirm appointments.
- Train staff in procedures and in use of current software.
- Complete insurance and other claim forms.
- Maintain filing system.
- Order supplies and maintain inventory.
- Determine and establish office procedures and routines.
- Enter and format electronically based medical reports and correspondence and prepare spreadsheets and documents for review.
- Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records.
- Prepare draft agendas for meetings and take, transcribe and distribute minutes.
- Perform data entry.
Computer and technology knowledge:
- MS Word.
- MS Excel.
- MS Windows.
- MS Outlook.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Driver's validity licence check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence.
- Own transportation.
- Own vehicle.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Large caseload.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Mileage paid.