Medical Office Assistant

Interior Health Authority; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 57,859,000 - 75,768,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Sparwood, BC is seeking a Casual Medical Office Assistant to join our clerical team. The role involves registering patients, scheduling, and handling inquiries in a busy healthcare setting.

The position offers rotating shifts, competitive wages with shift premiums, employer-paid training, and access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program. Ideal candidates have MOA certification and Grade 12 plus related experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate or MOA training is required.
• Grade 12 plus two years' related experience or equivalent.
• Typing speed of at least 40 wpm within last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Register patients including scheduling and confirmations.
• Answer telephones and manage general correspondence.
• Data entry, document preparation, and chart notes.
• Handle medical billings and revenue reconciliation.
• Manage medical supplies and equipment.
• Escort patients during examinations and assist with procedures.
• Sterilize equipment and dispose of supplies as required.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Data entry

Telephone & front-desk

Customer service

Education

MOA certificate

Grade 12 education

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Medical billing basics

Job description

Looking for a rewarding opportunity in healthcare? Sparwood Health Centre has an exciting opening for a Casual Medical Office Assistant. Join a collaborative team in Sparwood, B.C., where you'll play an important role in creating positive patient experiences and supporting quality healthcare services.

Hours of work are rotating days 08:30 to 16:30

Days off: Rotating

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. 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?