Administrative Assistant I, Medical

Position Summary
The Schroeder Arthritis Institute is the largest multidisciplinary arthritis hub in Canada, integrating medical, surgical and basic science aspects of Hand, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis and Rheumatology with a goal of making a global impact in discovery, learning and patient care.

Duties

Utilizes knowledge of medical terminology and exercises judgment or decision-making to provide secretarial and clerical services, in support of professional/medical personnel
Provides word processing/typing services for assigned personnel
Performs reception responsibilities
Maintains written and/or electronic calendar/schedules
Administers and monitoring billing procedures and budgeting records
Provides support with small and/or informal meetings/events
Maintains and modifying confidential medical electronic/paper filing/retrieval methods, systems, and/or formats
Provides functional supervision to lower classified clerical position(s)
Ensures the efficient operation of the office

Qualifications
Completion of Secondary School or recognized equivalent
Completion of a recognized post-secondary office/medical administration program at the certificate level or equivalent
Two (2) years related administrative support experience
Experience working with EPIC EMR for managing referrals, appointment scheduling, and standard clinical operations is required
Experience working with financials and billing is an asset
Previous on-the-job computer/word-processing in a Microsoft Office environment is preferred
Experience working in a health care environment is an asset
Fluency in a second language is considered an asset (e.g., French)
Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Able to operate effectively in an interdisciplinary team