Medical Office Assistant

Eastern College; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Kelowna Community Health and Services Centre in Kelowna, BC, is seeking a permanent full-time Medical Office Assistant to join our clerical team. Hours include days and evenings, Monday to Friday, with flexible start times.

You will perform a variety of duties including appointment scheduling, telephone handling, data entry, medical billing, and management of supplies. The role requires Grade 12, MOA certificate, two years of related health care experience, and a 40 wpm typing test.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education
• Completion of Medical Office Assistant course
• Two years recent related experience in a health care setting or equivalent
• Valid BC Driver’s License and typing certificate of 40 wpm in last 24 months (from approved institution)

Responsibilities

• Registering patients, scheduling and confirming appointments
• Answering telephones and handling general correspondence
• Data entry and word processing, medical billing, and record keeping
• Balancing revenue transactions and maintaining medical supplies and equipment

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Data entry

Telephone handling

Inventory management

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant course

Job description

Kelowna Community Health and Services Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Permanent full time Medical Office Assistant to join their team in Kelowna, B.C.

Hours of work are Days, Evenings. Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, 08:30 to 16:30, 10:00 to 18:00, 12:00 to 20:00

Days Off: Rotating

What to Include with Your Application

• Typing Test - Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 24 months from a recognized institution. Click here [https://www.interiorhealth.ca/sites/default/files/PDFS/clerical-testing-info-sheet.pdf]for testing details.
• Medical Office Assistant - Certificate or proof of course completion
• Education & Experience - Grade 12 plus two years’ recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• Resume - Highlighting your skills and relevant experience
• Cover Letter - Include your availability to start a new position

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. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions.

Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre- scheduled to cover leaves.

Benefits

• competitive wages
• shift premiums
• employer-paid training
• Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way

What Will You Work On?

In this role you will perform a variety of medical office assistant and clerical duties such as:

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training & 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
• 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).