Medical clinic assistant
Government of the Northwest Territories’ Health and Social Services Authority Department based in Inuvik, NT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Medical clinic assistant. Government of the Northwest Territories’ Health and Social Services Authority Department provides essential health and social services to residents across the region. It operates a network of hospitals, health centers, and community programs focused on improving well-being. It works closely with local communities to address public health needs. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of the Northwest Territories
Department: Health and Social Services Authority
Division: Medical
Position: Medical clinic assistant
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $67197.00 – $80223.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full Time/Temporary
Location: Inuvik, NT, CA
Job ID: 25949
Position Number: 47-5421
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of completed a minimal Grade 12 education
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to maintain strict confidentiality and work independently with minimal supervision
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have knowledge of resources within and outside IRH Public Health, Family Counseling, Healthy Families) to ensure support for patients and their families
- The candidates should have a working knowledge of Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases MediPatient
- The candidates should have strong interpersonal skills to be diplomatic, polite, and able to deal with the public in stressful situations
- The candidates should have knowledge of clinic functions and medical filing system practices
- The candidates should have demonstrated ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology used daily in the clinic and to accurately transcribe and articulate messages
- The candidates should be able to perform medical tests as outlined and the Medical Office Assistant (MOA) course, combined with experience in a clinical setting
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to prepare clinic lists, obtain and return medical records, and verify and modify client demographic and billing information in the MediPatient system
- The candidates should be able to perform receptionist duties, including the registration of clients and answering telephone calls and ensure that clients presenting to clinics are dealt with quickly and efficiently
- The candidates should be able to direct clients to the appropriate waiting area or to various departments for tests and appointments and complete forms and documents as required for clinic operations
- The candidates should be able to follow up on requests from clients, physicians, supervisors, other staff, and outside agencies in a timely manner and prepare ad hoc reports as requested by relevant parties and schedule appointments and follow-up appointments
- The candidates should be able to relay messages between physicians and clients in a timely and efficient manner and complete forms and documents for various outside agencies RCMP, Driver’s, Aviation, Marine Medicals, immigration, Foster Care, WCB, insurance
- The candidates should be able to maintain an organized work area and clinic environment by ensuring filing is completed
- The candidates should be able to provide holiday and sick coverage for coworkers in both clinics as scheduled by the supervisor and maintain liaison with all NTHSSA departments and outside agencies to ensure efficient service and continuity of care
- The candidates should be able to copy and distribute consults, test results, and other patient information to appropriate departments and health centers and update manuals and complete Telehealth bookings for community appointments
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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