Medical Office Assistant

Interior Health; Enderby; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health’s Enderby Health Centre is seeking a Casual Medical Office Assistant to join the clerical team in Enderby, BC. Hours are 08:00 to 16:00 with rotating days, and shifts may be short-notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves.

You will register patients, answer phones, handle records, data entry, and manage supplies in a fast-paced health centre environment. This role offers opportunities for growth within a respected regional health system.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with MOA training or equivalent and two years related health-care experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License as required by the role.
• Typing cert for 40 wpm completed in last 24 months.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets and clinical information systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced health centre.

Responsibilities

• Register patients, schedule and confirm appointments.
• Answer phones, handle correspondence, maintain records and chart notes.
• Data entry, word processing and use of clinical information systems.
• Balance and check revenue transactions; manage billing tasks.
• Manage medical/surgical supplies and equipment; ordering when needed.
• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare instruments.
• Assist with routine measurements and essential procedures; basic examinations.

Education

Grade 12 and MOA diploma

Two years of related healthcare experience

Valid BC Driver's License

Typing certificate 40 wpm

Computer word processing and spreadsheets

Medical Terminology

Ability to use clinical information systems

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Clinical information systems

Job description

Position Summary

Enderby Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Medical Office Assistant to join their team in Enderby, B.C.

Hours of work, days; 08:00 to 16:00

Days off: rotating

How will we help you grow?

Join our clerical team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What Will You Work On?

• Registering patients – including scheduling and confirming appointments
• Answering telephones, general correspondence, record keeping, chart notes, reports, medical billings
• Data entry and word processing, graphic and database applications,
• Compiling and entering statistical information,
• Writing correspondence including: recording, transcribing and typing forms
• Balancing and checking revenue transactions
• Managing medical/surgical supplies and equipment and other resource material.
• Escorting patients to examination/treatment rooms and ensuring appropriate instruments, procedure trays or other supplies are set up;
• Attending sensitive examination procedures and treatments; routine measurements - weight, BMI calculations, eye exams, urinalysis.
• Cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment and instruments as well as delivery and disposal of supplies, biological, material and equipment

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?

Qualfications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Grade 12, graduation from a Medical Office Assistant course from an accredited Community College, plus two years recent related experience in a health care setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in fast-paced health centre environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively using all communication vehicles.
• Completion of an administered 5-minute typing certificate of 40 wpm in the last 24 months from an approved institution (non-supervised tests are not accepted).
• 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.