Medical Receptionist

Central Lambton Family Health Team is a patient-centered, multidisciplinary team of health care professionals who are dedicated to working together to provide primary health care services to the people of Central and rural Lambton County. The CLFHT is committed to providing a safe and compassionate working environment for all support staff, allied health professionals and physicians.

Central Lambton Family Health Team is **currently seeking one (1) Medical Receptionists ** for a full - time, permanent position.

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Reporting to the Executive Director, the Medical Receptionist is responsible for providing reception, clerical and administrative support to the Central Lambton Family Health Team. The Medical Receptionist ensures that all patients, visitors and callers receive appropriate service and assistance. They ensure that allied health providers and consulting physicians are appropriately supported.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Welcomes patients and visitors in person or by telephone
- Responds efficiently and professionally to all patient inquires
- Arranges appointments for patients and makes adjustments to the schedule
- Scans documents into the electronic medical record
- Prepares word processing/spreadsheet documentation
- Maintains and modifies electronic medical records
- Ensures the efficient operation of the office and other administrative duties as required

**MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED**
- High School Diploma
- Medical Office Assistant Diploma
- Or equivalent experience

**EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**
- Reception experience in a medical office environment
- Prior experience in primary health care field an asset
- Experience with EMR an asset, particularly Accuro

**SKILLS REQUIRED**
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Patient focused
- Ability to deal with multiple pressures and conflicting priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

**COMPENSATION**
- Salary position
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Benefits

**JOB ENVIRONMENT**- Medical Office Environment

Central Lambton Family Health Team seeks to attract and retain individuals who will work together to create and sustain a vibrant, healthy, safe and caring community. While all responses will be appreciated and handled in strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $16.88-$19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-04-30