Medical Office Assistant

Interior Health; New Denver; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Casual Medical Office Assistant for Slocan Community Health Centre in New Denver, BC. The role involves clerical duties, patient intake, appointment coordination and basic data entry in a fast-paced health centre setting.

Hours are rotating 09:00 to 17:00 or 08:00 to 16:00, with shift flexibility and occasional short-notice coverage. The position supports a supportive team environment with opportunities to grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus two years’ recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• Medical Office Assistant course or certificate.
• Typing proficiency of 40 wpm within last 24 months from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and schedule/confirm appointments.
• Answer telephones and manage general correspondence.
• Data entry and word processing; prepare reports and billing.
• Maintain medical/surgical supplies and equipment inventory.
• Escort patients to examination/treatment rooms and assist as needed.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant course

Tools

Data entry

Record keeping

Job description

Position Summary

Slocan Community Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Medical Office Assistant to join their team in New Denver, B.C.

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

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 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.