medical administrative assistant

Medical Office Administrator in a Medical ClinicJob Type: Permanent, Full-TimeStart date: As Soon As PossibleHours of Work: Monday to Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM, Friday 8 AM to 4 PMSalary: $23.00-25.00 per hour, depending on experienceJOB SUMMARY:The successful applicant will play a vital role in the operation of a family medicine practice in Saint John, NB. They will be working closely with three physicians, another medical office administrator, and a medical office assistant, contributing to an efficiently run office and a collegial work environment. The applicant must have excellent people skills as there is very close interaction with patients.Benefits:Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance2 weeks paid vacation per year5 paid sick days per yearOn-site parking / near a bus routeNo weekends/eveningsQualifications:Language: English (required), French (an asset but not required)High school diplomaTraining requirements:Successful completion of an Administrative Support Program which includes medical terminology and a medical transcription course (if program not completed recently, we request at least one year of previous experience)OR Five (5) years of recent, relevant experienceAbility to attend work on a regular basisAbility to perform all duties of the positionGood work recordResponsibilities:Provide excellent customer service in greeting and registering patients, answering phones, and scheduling appointmentsFacilitate the preparation and submission of billings to Medicare for insured claims, and to other payers for non-insured claims (ie to patients, insurance companies)Facilitate the referral process from the physician's office to a specialist's officeUse of office equipment including computers, printers, scanners, fax machine, and photocopiersUse of an electronic medical record (EMR) (Note: this office uses Intrahealth (formerly Velante) but training is provided)Perform other administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and relaying messagesPlace patients in examination rooms; measure and record basic patient vital signs; handle and prepare medical specimens; prepare vaccines for injection by physician (training provided)Skill set:Strong ability to multi-taskStrong communication and interpersonal skillsFriendly and professional personaStrong time management and organizational skillsStrong customer service and conflict resolution skillsKnowledge of medical terminologyStrong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mailKnowledge of Medicare billing and Intrahealth/Velante EMR considered an asset