Medical Office Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance

Training opportunities

Vacation plan

Insurance premiums

Health & dental

Municipal Pension

Work-life balance

Career advancement

Job summary

West Kelowna Urgent and Primary Care Centre in British Columbia is hiring a Relief Full-Time Medical Office Assistant to join a supportive, patient-centered team. Bring your administrative expertise to a role that helps the community and keeps the clinic running smoothly.

You will register patients, schedule appointments, answer phones, manage records, and assist with billing and supplies. The position requires Grade 12 and completion of a Medical Office Assistant program, plus strong computer

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of a Medical Office Assistant course or equivalent.
• Two years of recent related experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Proficiency with medical terminology and office software.

Responsibilities

• Registering patients and scheduling/confirming appointments.
• Answering telephones, handling correspondence, and record keeping.
• Data entry and word processing; generating reports and billing.
• Managing medical supplies and equipment; maintaining inventory.
• Escort patients and prepare examination rooms; ensure hygiene standards.
• Assist with measurements and routine procedures; document results.
• Follow detailed instructions with tact and diplomacy.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant course

Tools

Word processing

MS Word

MS Excel

Clinical information systems

Job description

Position Summary

Looking for a meaningful career where your contributions matter? West Kelowna Urgent and Primary Care Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Relief Full-Time Medical Office Assistant to join our supportive and patient-centered team. Bring your administrative expertise and passion for helping others to a role that truly makes a difference in the community.

Hours of work

days, evenings 09:00 to 21:00

Days Off: Rotating

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

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.