Chiropractic Assistant Specific Skills

Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments; Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Reliability; Organized; Ability to multitask

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Sitting; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Setting

Private sector; Health care institution, facility or clinic

Additional Skills

Record and process patient data; Provide basic information to clients and the public; Order office supplies; Maintain work records and logs

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Word processing software; MS Windows; MS Word; Database software; Electronic mail; Electronic medical records

Specific Skills

Send invoices; Schedule and confirm appointments; Record and relay information; Perform clerical duties, such as filing and sorting and distributing mail; Obtain and process information required to provide services; Monitor mobile radio or telephone; Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas; Calculate billing charges; Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation; Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages; Operate switchboard or telephone system; Receive and issue payments; Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records

Experience Experience an asset

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English