Medical Office Assistant

Full job description
Company: PulseAir Heart & Lung Center
Location: 9136 23 Avenue NW, Edmonton Alberta T6N 1H9
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (18 Months
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or 8:30-5:30pm, Monday to Friday

The Organization:

PulseAir Heart & Lung Centre is a collaboration of Edmonton Cardiology Consultants, Advanced Respiratory Care Network and Inspiromed providing a range of expertise in cardiology, respirology, sleep medicine, internal medicine, and allergy.

Our areas of diagnostics and therapeutics include echocardiography, exercise stress testing, 24 and 48 hour holter monitoring, pulmonary function testing, level 1 and level 3 sleep testing, 24 hour BP monitoring, CPAP and BiPAP therapy, respiratory home care and home oxygen therapy and allergy testing.

Our Mission: To set new standards in the delivery of comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective health care services with a commitment to high quality patient care with timely access.

We can offer you a great environment with an outstanding team and the opportunity for learning and growth. For more information, please go to www.pulseair.ca

Job Summary:
PulseAir Heart & Lung Center is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Office Assistant (MOA) to join our team on a Temporary full-time position. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for reception/referral coordinator duties.

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing patient records.
The MOA welcomes patients in a friendly and professional manner and follows the check-in policies and procedures.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the clinic waiting room and front end.
Uses Healthquest to arrive patient’s and update chart information.
Prepare patient charts depending on their appointment type.
Book patient appointments in a timely manner, maintaining an up-to-date worklist.
Answers incoming phone calls and answers questions, providing excellent patient care.
Scanning and linking patient documents into charts and auditing to ensure accuracy.
Maintains patient privacy and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Works with an interdisciplinary team and other technical staff to provide optimal patient care.
Qualifications:

Completion of a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) program or equivalent.
At least 1 Year Previous experience working in a healthcare or medical office setting is preferred. (pulmonology/cardiology clinic knowledge is an asset)
Knowledge of CPAP equipment is an asset.
Excellent computer knowledge and data-entry skills. (Healthquest/Microquest knowledge is an asset).
Detail oriented, good planning and strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude and the zest to learn
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team at PulseAir Heart & Lung Centre. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

PulseAir Heart & Lung Centre is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.

Pay: From $36,401.40 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Ability to commute/relocate:

Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person