Medical Office Assistant

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

Vacation paid by employer

Insurance premiums paid by employer

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Interior Health seeks a Relief Full-Time Medical Office Assistant for Kamloops Northshore Urgent and Primary Care Centre. The role involves registering patients, scheduling, answering phones, data entry, and supporting clinical operations in a fast-paced health centre in Kamloops, BC.

You will handle patient communications, maintain records, assist with medical billing, and help manage supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have MOA certificate and Grade 12 with relevant coursework.
• Minimum two years of recent related experience in a health care setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Registering patients and managing appointments.
• Answering phones, handling correspondence, and maintaining records.
• Data entry and word processing, plus basic charting and reports.
• Manage medical/surgical supplies and equipment to support clinical care.
• Escort patients and assist during examinations, including specimen handling.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Data entry

Record keeping

Education

Medical Office Assistant certificate

Grade 12 with MOA coursework

Tools

Clinical information systems

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Position Summary

Kamloops Northshore Urgent and Primary Care Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Relief Full-Time Medical Office Assistant to join our dedicated healthcare team in beautiful Kamloops, British Columbia.

If you are an organized, compassionate, and customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

At the Kamloops Northshore Urgent and Primary Care Centre, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients and healthcare providers while contributing to exceptional patient care in your community. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Hours of work are rotating days & evenings - 07:00 to 15:08, 10:52 to 19:00 rotating

Days off: Rotating

Position End Date: Return of Incumbent

What we offer:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career advancement

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

What should your application include?

• A 5-minute typing test (40+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 24 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). for testing details.
• A Medical Office Assistant Certificate;
• Your Resume outlining two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).

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.