Medical Office Assistant

Interior Health Authority; New Denver; On-site; CAD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Job summary

Interior Health Authority's Slocan Community Health Centre in New Denver, BC, invites applications for a Casual Medical Office Assistant. The role covers front-desk duties, patient registrations, scheduling, and clerical support in a busy clinic.

Candidates must have Grade 12 and two years of related experience or an MOA certificate; typing 40 wpm; resume and cover letter required. Training and benefits offered. Shifts vary; casual hours with potential for permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Typing test – 40 wpm within last 24 months from a recognized institution.
• MOA certificate or proof of course completion.

Responsibilities

• Registering patients and scheduling/confirming appointments.
• Answering telephones, general correspondence, records and reports.
• Data entry and word processing; maintain charts and billing records.
• Manage supplies and equipment; ensure instruments are ready for procedures.
• Escort patients to exam/treatment rooms and assist with routine procedures.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

Grade 12 + 2 years related experience

Job description

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:

• 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. 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?