Medical Office Assistant

Interior Health; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Cariboo Community Health Services in Williams Lake, BC is seeking a Casual Medical Office Assistant to support patients, coordinate admin services, and help ensure quality care. Work includes scheduling, reception duties, data entry, and assisting with examinations in a busy clinic environment.

This casual role offers versatile hours, opportunities to grow, and benefits such as shift premiums and employer-paid training.

Qualifications

• Grade 12; MOA certificate; two years related healthcare experience.
• Proficient in medical terminology and office software.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced health environment.

Responsibilities

• Registering patients – 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 supplies are ready.
• Assisting with examinations; routine measurements (weight, BMI, etc.).
• Cleaning and sterilizing equipment and proper disposal of supplies.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant certificate

2 years related healthcare experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Clinical information systems

Job description

Position Summary

Cariboo Community Health Services is seeking a Casual Medical Office Assistant to join their dedicated team in Williams Lake, BC! As the welcoming face of healthcare, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients, coordinating administrative services, and helping ensure quality care is delivered smoothly and efficiently.

Live and work in the beautiful Cariboo region, where outdoor adventure, stunning landscapes, and a strong sense of community await.

Hours of work: Days, Monay to Friday 08:00 to 16:00

Days Off: Sun, Sat, STAT

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?

• 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.