Medical administrative assistant

Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Dental practice. Tasks: Interview patients to obtain case histories. Schedule and confirm appointments. Complete insurance and other claim forms. Maintain filing system. Order supplies and maintain inventory. Determine and establish office procedures and routines. Enter and format electronically based medical reports and correspondence and prepare spreadsheets and documents for review. Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records. Order dental and office supplies. Technical terminology: Dental. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Other benefits: Parking available.