Medical Office Assistant

Interior Health; Lytton; On-site; CAD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Lytton Health Services is seeking a Casual Medical Office Assistant to join our team in Lytton, BC. The position involves front-d Desk duties, scheduling, data entry and patient support on a rotating schedule from 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.

Requirements include Grade 12, completion of a Medical Office Assistant course, and two years of recent related healthcare experience. A 40 wpm typing test within 24 months is required; resumes and cover letters should accompany your application.

Qualifications

• Typing test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 24 months from a recognized institution.
• 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.
• Graduate from a Medical Office Assistant course from an accredited community college.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and manage scheduling and confirmations.
• Answer telephones, handle general correspondence, record keeping, chart notes, and medical billings.
• Data entry and word processing, graphic and database applications.
• Compile and enter statistical information.
• Write correspondence including recording, transcribing and typing forms.
• Balance and check revenue transactions.
• Manage medical/surgical supplies and equipment and other resource material.
• Escort patients to examination/treatment rooms and prepare instruments and supplies.
• Assist with examination procedures and routine measurements.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant course

Job description

Position Summary

Lytton Health Services has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Medical Office Assistant to join their team in Lytton, B.C.

Hours of work are Rotating, Days, Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.

What to Include with Your Application

• Typing Test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 24 months from a recognized institution. Click here 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.

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. We offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of medical office assistant and clerical duties such as registering patients, including scheduling and confirming appointments.
• Answer telephones, general correspondence, record keeping, chart notes, reports, medical billings.
• Data entry and word processing, graphic and database applications.
• Compile and enter statistical information.
• Write correspondence including recording, transcribing and typing forms.
• Balance and check revenue transactions.
• Manage medical/surgical supplies and equipment and other resource material.
• Escort patients to examination/treatment rooms and ensure appropriate instruments, procedure trays or other supplies are set up.
• Attend sensitive examination procedures and treatments; routine measurements such as weight, BMI calculations, eye exams, urinalysis.
• Clean and sterilize medical equipment and instruments as well as deliver and dispose of supplies, biological material and equipment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Graduation from a Medical Office Assistant course from an accredited community college.
• 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).

Benefits

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada.

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