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Job Details

Medical Office Assistant

Employer

Gateway Family Medical Clinic

Date Posted

May 17, 2023

Languages

English
  • Location St. Albert, AB
  • Earnings $19.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 44 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 2  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Jun 16, 2023
Job Requirements

Employer

Gateway Family Medical Clinic

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Asset languages

Creoles and pidgins, French-based

Work setting

Health care institution, facility or clinic

Tasks

  • Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
  • Provide basic information to clients and the public
  • Obtain and process information required to provide services
  • Operate switchboard or telephone system
  • Record and relay information
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Send invoices
  • Maintain work records and logs
  • Receive and issue payments
  • Perform clerical duties, such as filing and sorting and distributing mail
  • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
  • Monitor mobile radio or telephone
  • Provide directory assistance

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Electronic scheduler
  • Electronic mail
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Word

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

Health care plan


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Medical Office Assistant is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Receptionists
SOCIAL

Interest in speaking to greet people and provide information in person and by phone

METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to schedule appointments for employers; may perform clerical duties such as filing, and collecting and distributing mail and messages; may maintain security access lists

directive

Interest in handling equipment such as telephones and computers; and in directing clients and customers to appropriate contacts and services; and may maintain front desk security

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Abilities

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Typical ability expectations for this job
Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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Interest Codes

Hospital Admitting Clerks
SOCIAL

Interest in speaking to patients or their representatives to explain and provide written information regarding regulations such as visiting hours, payment of accounts and schedules of charges

METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to schedule appointments for examinations according to nature of illnesses; and in routing admitting records to designated departments

directive

Interest in handling equipment such as telephones and computers to provide general information concerning patient care; and in obtaining signed consent statements from patients for treatments and in assigning patients to rooms

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Interest Codes

Medical and Dental Receptionists
SOCIAL

Interest in speaking to arrange appointments and announce patients' arrivals

METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to maintain billing systems

directive

Interest in handling equipment such as telephones and computers; in removing and arranging patients' charts and records according to daily appointment schedules; and in directing patients to examination and treatment areas

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Interest Codes

Switchboard Operators
SOCIAL

Interest in speaking to provide information

METHODICAL

Interest in copying information to take messages; may keep records of calls placed and toll charges

directive

Interest in operating telephone systems and switchboards to screen and forward telephone calls

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Interest Codes

Answering Service Operators
SOCIAL

Interest in speaking to provide information, deliver messages and relay calls

METHODICAL

Interest in copying information to record and relay messages

directive

Interest in operating telephone switchboards to locate clients in emergencies

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Interest Codes

Front Desk Clerks (Except Hotel)
SOCIAL

Interest in speaking to greet customers and provide information

METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to arrange tour reservations

directive

Interest in handling equipment such as telephones and computers; in handling credit card checks; and in dealing with emergency situations

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

Learn About Interests

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