Medical Office Assistant

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Urban Health Centre in Kelowna, BC is looking for a Relief Full-Time Medical Office Assistant to support patient care and administrative duties in a compassionate, community-focused setting.

You will handle registration, scheduling, telephones, records, data entry, bills, supplies, and assist with examinations, ensuring infection control and a friendly patient experience. Valid BC Class 5 driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Looking for a meaningful career where your work makes a real difference? Join the dedicated team at Outreach Urban Health Centre as a Relief Full-Time Medical Office Assistant in Kelowna, B.C. This rewarding opportunity allows you to combine your administrative expertise with a passion for patient care in a supportive, community-focused healthcare environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

This position requires a valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.

Hours of work are days, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30

Days Off: Sun, Sat, STAT

Position end date: April 28, 2028, or until 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

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?