Assistant, Primary Care Response

First Nations Health Authority; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Burnaby seeks a Primary Care Response Assistant to provide administrative support for virtual healthcare services. With a focus on scheduling and billing, candidates should hold a Medical Office Assistant Certificate and have 3-5 years of related experience. Offering a hybrid work model and competitive pay, this role emphasizes culturally appropriate care and supporting First Nations communities.

Benefits

3 weeks’ vacation

Group health benefits

Health Care Spending Account

14 public holidays

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program from an accredited Community College.
• 3 to 5 years experience in a medical practice.
• Advanced knowledge in billing, data and administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to FNvDoD and FNvSUPs clinics.
• Schedule providers by region and Response Team.
• Maximize billings accuracy prior to submission to MSP.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Billing Knowledge

Human Resource Management

Scheduling Practices

Experience with First Nations

Education

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Job description

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FNHA Overview

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

About Us

FNHA Overview

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. Learn more about why we were selected here .

Title : Primary Care Response Assistant – INTERNAL Only

Salary : $59,336 - $74,169 - $81,586 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract : Temporary (Term) – June 30, 2026

Hours : Tuesday-Saturday from 8 : 30-4 : 30 pm (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location : office location Metro Vancouver offices – Hybrid (can be anywhere in BC) (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy).

About The Role

As Primary Care Response Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the day-to-day operations of the First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day (FNvDoD) and First Nations Virtual Substance Use and Psychiatry Service (FNvSUPs) clinics. The role is responsible for scheduling the providers by region and the Response Team, and also the consolidation and maximization of billings to ensure accuracy prior to submission to MSP. The role coordinates alongside virtual staff with appropriate on the ground resources, which facilitates EMR integrations and workflows of program with other virtual support pathways. This position provides relief in the event of absence of a Response Team member. The role functions as a member of a collaborative and comprehensive health care team ensuring the provision of safe, ethical and culturally appropriate care to clients and their families.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have :

Education & Experience

• Graduation from a Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program from an accredited Community College
• 3 to 5 - years experience in a medical practice with advanced knowledge in billing, data and administrative processes, human resource management principles and practices, and current scheduling practices.

Knowledge And Abilities

Demonstrates ability to utilize and understand Medical Terminology, in particular terminology related to substance use and mental health

Demonstrated knowledge of MSP Billing Practices and Fee Codes, medical issues and terminology, applicable regulations through the relevant healthcare provider colleges required.

Experience working with a First Nations Health Service Organization or experience working with First Nations people and communities is an asset

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

You may have experience in : Healthcare Assistant, Urgent Care Assistant, Community Support Worker.

Working at FNHA

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including :

3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day

Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment

And more!

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.

Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.

The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.

How To Apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.

Closing date : August 20, 2025 (at 23 : 59)

For more information about us, please visit : www.fnha.ca / about / work-with-us

For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca) and for information about Land Acknowledgements

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [e-mail]

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