Medical Office Assistant

Interior Health; Keremeos; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

South Similkameen Health Centre in Keremeos, BC is hiring a Casual Medical Office Assistant. You will perform registering patients, scheduling appointments, answering phones, and processing records.

The role includes data entry, billing support, and supplies management, with on-call shifts and short-notice coverage. Ideal candidates hold a Medical Office Assistant certificate, Grade 12, and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• Certificate or proof of Medical Office Assistant course from an accredited college.
• Two years recent related experience in a health care setting or an equivalent combo of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License as required.
• Typing certificate of 40 wpm within last 24 months from approved institution.

Responsibilities

• Register patients, including scheduling and confirming appointments.
• Answer telephones, manage general correspondence and record keeping.
• Data entry, word processing, and handling medical billing tasks.
• Manage medical/surgical supplies and equipment; assist in examrooms.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Data entry

Phone handling

Scheduling

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant course

Two years related experience

BC Driver's License

Typing certificate 40 wpm

Job description

Position Summary

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

Hours of work are rotating days 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00, 09:00 to 17:00, 09:30 to 17:00, 08:00 to 17:00

What to Include with Your Application

Please ensure your application includes:

• 1. Typing Test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 24 months from a recognized institution. Click here for testing details.
• 2. Medical Office Assistant – Certificate or proof of course completion
• 3. Education & Experience – Grade 12 plus two years’ recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• 4. Resume – Highlighting your skills and relevant experience
• 5. 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. 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?

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.

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 & 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).