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Job Position: Medical Office Assistant

Please call (206) 763-0352 or email info@seattle-therapy-network  for more details or to arrange for an interview.

Job Summary:

· Performs general office duties including answering phones, sending faxes, mailing, shredding, copying, and tracking supplies.

· Maintains patients’ medical charts including filing and updating.

· Communicates with clients, professionals and adjunct business colleagues.

· Housekeeping including: vaccuuming, cleaning surfaces, dishes, maintaining equipment, garbage/recycling, and bathroom.

· Errands and purchasing on request.

· Scheduling and performing intake on new clients

· Drafting correspondence.

Knowledge, skills, abilities:

· The credentials normally associated with competence in this position include a High School diploma or equivalent plus 1-2 years work experience in medical setting or equivalent combination of education and work experience is preferred.

· Effective interpersonal and communication skills required. Excellent telephone etiquette.

· Knowledge of medical terminology and interest in medical field preferred.

· Must be able to multi-task and perform job duties independently.

· Must be patient with children and friendly to all families.

· Comfort with both PC and Mac computer software recommended.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of persons so assigned.

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