Medical Secretary - Ophthalmology

Résumé du poste

The Medical Secretary provides administrative and clinical support to ophthalmologists, coordinating daily office activities and patient flow. Key duties include scheduling, OHIP billing, managing patient files, and handling physician correspondence.

Détails du poste

The Medical Secretary formally reports to the Clinical Leader Manager (CLM) while providing day-to-day clinical and administrative support to a physician, or group of physicians. The Medical Secretary coordinates daily activities of the physician's office/clinic and ensures smooth functioning of the physician's practice, while providing professional and caring service to the patients. Duties & Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Ophthalmologist for day to day practices and the Clinical Leader Manager for administrative/programmatic duties, the ideal candidate will be able to independently and collaboratively manage a physician practice within St. Michael's Hospital. As a highly organized, self-motivated, results-oriented individual, you will be accountable for: Some combination of the following based on the priorities of the practice: Scheduling patient and physician appointments Answering, screening, and transferring phone calls Registering patient visits Preparing and distributing surgical documents as appropriate Setting up the lanes for the physician to help with patient flow. Help problem solve with physician any patient testing required. Maintaining patient confidentiality Creating and maintaining an efficient filing system for active, pending, and processed referrals Maintaining an updated database of appointments, diagnoses, and disposition decisions Creation and maintenance of patient files Attending meetings: taking and typing of meeting minutes Typing and providing assistance with the preparation of research documents, teaching materials for seminars/lectures, grant proposals/publications, and presentation materials Accurate handling and preparation of OHIP billing procedures Overseeing of accounts receivable and payable functions for physicians Providing basic office management and organization, maintaining an updated inventory or supplies and equipment Booking travel and hotel arrangements, meeting rooms, and catering as required Accurate transcription for correspondence for physician's office could include dicta typing Other duties as assigned Qualifications Graduate of a recognized Medical Administration Program, or Business Administration Degree Successful completion of a Medical Terminology Certificate required Relevant healthcare experience in the field of Ophthalmology preferred Proficient computer skills with advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet applications, graphic and desktop publishing software OHIP billing experience an asset Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to clarify priorities amongst CLM and physician(s) Professional and consistent customer service skills Flexible Hours. Early start time and late finish. This position may involve travel. Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity. #IND1

Ce que vous ferez

The Medical Secretary provides administrative and clinical support to ophthalmologists, coordinating daily office activities and patient flow. Key duties include scheduling, OHIP billing, managing patient files, and handling physician correspondence.

Exigences

Candidates must be graduates of a Medical or Business Administration program with a Medical Terminology Certificate. Proficiency in computer applications and experience with OHIP billing are highly valued.

Compétences indiquées

• Service à la clientèle · Souhaitée
• Accounts receivable · Souhaitée
• interpersonal communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Medical Administration
• OHIP Billing
• Medical Terminology
• Patient Scheduling
• Patient Registration
• Medical Transcription
• Office Management
• Records Management
• Interpersonal Communication
• Customer Service
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheet Applications
• Desktop Publishing
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Meeting Minutes

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support