Job Title:

Medical Administrative Assistant

Company:	Whitehorse Physiotherapy
Location:	Whitehorse , YK

NOC 13112

We are looking for a Medical Administrative Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will be able to work with a variety of people with tact and diplomacy. The ability to work with frequent interruptions while staying on task, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality is crucial.

The position requires: greeting patients, scheduling appointments, answering phones, responding to emails, updating informatioin in charts and on computer databases, assisting patients to examination areas, processing faxes, scanning documents, processing payments, writing letters, data entry, basic bookkeeping, billing insurance companies, managing inventory and other general administrative duties in the office. Other physically active duties related to assisting therapists and cleaning and maintaining clinic space and equipment are required. Physiotherapy aide functions are part of the scope of this position.

Qualifications Include:

Grade 12 education. Customer service experience (retail, hospitality, restaurant) an asset.
Fluency in English. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have 1 year of experience as a Medical Administrative Assistant.
Advanced skills in database applications and Microsoft Office, and ability to learn computer softward quickly, with advanced typing skills.
Availability to work extra shifts within the clinic schedule to provide coverage for staff leave.
Valid Yukon Driver's license and car is required.
Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Minimum 35 hours per week, combination of early mornings or afternoon/evening hours within the clinic schedule. The clinic is open between 7 am-730 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7 am-530 pm on Fridays with some work on occasional Saturdays.

Comprehensive benefit plan.