Bilingual Medical Receptionist

# Summary 

# About the organization 

We are a nonprofit, multi-service community health centre that has played an active role in the community since 1969.

We offer a full range of community services delivered by a diverse team of professionals.

Our team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, counsellors, dietitians, community developers, health promoters, and outreach workers.

# About the position 

 The Medical Receptionist is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of clients in Primary Care. The basic functions of the position are phone and client reception, client intake, booking of appointments, completing tasks as requested and rostering clients.

# Qualifications

Essential

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent. 

• Minimum two (2) years experience as a medical receptionist. 

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion. 

• Proficient with Windows-based computer systems, in particular email and MS Word and databases. 

• Typing 40 wpm. 

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. 

• Skills and experience working with a diverse population. 

• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team. 

• Good problem solving skills. 

• Excellent verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends 

Desirable

• Experience with a medical scheduling system. 

• Experience working in a community-based health or social service agency. 

Language designation

• English and French spoken

• English, written