Clinical Office Assistant - Primary Care

Island Health; Parksville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider seeks a Clinical Office Assistant in Parksville. This full-time role involves supporting medical staff with various administrative tasks and ensuring smooth patient interactions. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 education, medical office training, and strong communication skills to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent related experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and medical office assistant duties.
• Assist primary care providers with patient visits.
• Answer general inquiries from clients and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Typing

Proficiency in computer applications

Medical terminology

Education

Grade 12 education

Medical Office Assistant course

Tools

Clinical information systems

Computer word processing

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

Clinical Office Assistant - Primary Care

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Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority

(Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, and working as part of an integrated administrative team, the Medical Office Assistant/Clerk performs a variety of clerical and medical office assistant duties including, word processing, scheduling, provider billing, data entry, composing and signing correspondence, typing medical and legal reports and documents from notes and/or recording devices. Answers general inquiries related to programs and services from clients, physicians, staff and the public. Assists primary care providers with the smooth operation and flow for patient visits and care.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12 education and graduation from a Medical Office Assistant course, plus one year recent related experience in a health care setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in fast-paced health centre environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and work roles.
• Ability to work as an effective member of an integrated administrative team.
• Ability to communicate effectively using all communication vehicles.
• Ability to type a minimum 50 wpm.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet applications and specialized clinical information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize and understand Medical Terminology.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to follow detailed instruction.
• Ability to use a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4434.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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