Job Title | Medical Office Assistant |
Job Location | Stoney Health Services – Mini Thni, AB |
Job ID # | 70-2025-01 |
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Primary Care Manager, the MOA will work collaboratively with other member of the primary care team. They must be able to work diligently on their own, completing multiple clinical tasks each day. The successful applicant will be required to communicate with patients and clinical staff regularly and provide them with necessary assistance.
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for patient inquiries, scheduling appointments & tests, handling referrals, both incoming & outgoing
- Confirming patient appointment & procedures & ensuring that necessary instruction for prep is conveyed
- Organize clinical schedules using EMRs, ensuring that patient reports, tests, and labs are properly organized & inputted into the patients’ charts
- Scanning & filing patient-related records
- Escorting patients to exam rooms & preparing for physician assessment
- Follow standards of cleanliness & safety
- Ensuring clinic materials are organized & up to date
- Perform general office duties as required
- Completion of daily, weekly & monthly checklists/reports
- Participation in training of students & new staff
- Verifies patient eligibility as it relates to healthcare coverage.
- Reviews New Patient Registration Forms to ensure they are completed appropriately
- Previous Experience in Referrals and third-party forms.
- Handles confidential information in accordance with Health Information Act (HIA)
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager
Skills & Qualifications:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Post-secondary education applicable to position – MOA/Unit Clerk/Admitting Clerk with no less than one year experience is preferred.
- Experience in a healthcare or medical office setting is preferred.
- Strong computer skills required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in traditional language
- Experience with EMRs (Med Access is required)
- Excellent communication, active listening and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle confidential information in compliance with the Health Information Act
- Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills;
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to work all shifts as operationally required.
Employment Conditions
- 35hrs/week (Monday to Friday), based on 7 hours per day, requirement of at least one Saturday shift per month
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
Criminal Record check with Vulnerable sector clearance
Please submit your cover letter and resume on or before January 27, 2025 to:
Stoney Tribal Administration
C/O Stoney Nakoda Human Resources
Fax: (403) 881-2677 or Email: employment@stoney-nation.com
**Resumes and Cover letter may also be dropped of at the SNCFS Office**
While preference is given to candidate(s) with the listed credentials and experience, Stoney Tribal Administration is open to recruiting candidates of varying educational backgrounds and experience. If you feel you have the right attitude and drive, there will be opportunity for training and professional development to the successful candidate.
Stoney Nakoda Nations adheres to Section 1-9 of the Aboriginal Employee Preference Policy for candidate shortlisting and displacement. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.