Job description
Responsibilities:
- Receive and direct all incoming calls via telephone and voice mail in a timely and professional manner
- Responsible for greeting all visitors to the Home Help office, ascertaining the nature of their business, and directing them appropriately
- Responsible to maintain and excellent working knowledge of telephone/voice mail systems, equipment and procedures
- Coordinate and maintains accurate centralized phone, fax, pager and email lists of site employees
- Prepare mail or courier all items for scheduled pick-up
- Ensure all correspondence and documents are processed clearly, accurately and promptly such as patient charts.
- Maintain schedule for bookings patient care visits and updating Procura systems.
- Maintain log for shred boxes, fax machines and photocopy machine maintenance
- Management of filing systems
- Work collaboratively with all site administrative staff
- Liaise with funders, clients and the care team in the community regarding services and information
- Data collection and statistical reporting
- Quality culture and process involvement
- Other duties as assigned by Manager
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Certification in Office Administration
- Certificate in Medical Terminology is an asset
- 2 to 3 years experience in office environment and/or community health care organization
- Previous experience working in health care sector and/or planning and scheduling would be considered assets
- Ability to provide high quality customer service in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines
- Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, problem solving & critical thinking
- Highly organized with a proven ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite
- Knowledge of operation of standard business office equipment (i.e. postage meter, fax, photocopier, etc.)
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment
- A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required