Medical Office Assistant

Interior Health Authority; Salmo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team in Salmo, B.C., as a Casual Medical Office Assistant. In this role, you'll perform a variety of clerical and medical office duties to support patient care and enhance your skills. Enjoy competitive wages, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to make a difference in the community. If you are ready to embrace a fulfilling role while connecting with patients, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Completion of a typing test (40+ NWPM) from a recognized institution within the past 24 months.
• Two years' recent related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Resume and cover letter detailing availability for casual shifts.

Responsibilities

• Registering patients and scheduling appointments.
• Maintaining medical records and performing data entry tasks.
• Cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment.

Skills

Data entry

Patient registration

Telephonics

Record keeping

Clinical measurement

Cleaning medical equipment

Education

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Job description

Salmo Health and Wellness Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Medical Office Assistant to join their team in Salmo, B.C.

Hours of work are rotating days - 08:00 to 17:00.

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
  
  

What should your application include?

• A 5-minute typing test (40+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 24 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). Click here for testing details.
• A Medical Office Assistant Certificate;
• Your Resume outlining two year’s recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).
  
  

If you are an experienced Clerk and want to be challenged in your role, come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 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? Apply Today!