**Overview**

**Hours**

Hours of service are pre-established per service contract. Details of how the hours will be worked are to be established and mutually agreed upon with the physician(s). Any variation from the established schedule shall not negatively impact upon the provision of service to the patient population.

**Medical Receptionist Responsibilities**
- Greet patients upon arrival, sign them in and gather any other necessary data
- Schedule appointments for new and recurring patients based on physician availability
- Maintain patient records and management of incoming/outgoing documents
- Frequent review of messages and prompt response
- Call patients to remind them of upcoming appointments
- Assist patient in scheduling testing for off-site services or specialist consults
- Process payments from patients for uninsured visits
- Bring patients into clinic rooms and basic set up when the nurse is absent
- Good knowledge of medical terminology

**Medical Receptionist Skills**
- Minimum of three years of experience in Family Practice Medicine an asset
- Professional, articulate with excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and multitask essential
- Attention to detail with meticulous record keeping skills
- Excellent computer skills with experience in medical software
- Thorough understanding of medical terminology
- Understanding of OHIP billing and asset
- Ability to triage
- Understanding of our community resources an asset

**Qualifications**
- Completion of Medical Administration Diploma or medical experience.
- Experience in telephone triage in a primary care setting
- Knowledge of and working experience with Electronic Medical Records such as PS Suites
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work co-operatively as a member of the medical clinic

**Hours**: Monday to Fridays - 30 to 35 hours per week

**Expected start date**: Immediately

**Job type**: 1 year Contract

**Salary Range**: $20 to $23 per hour

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person