Medical Office Assistant - 079-2026

Fort McKay First Nation; Fort McKay; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation to and from work

Pension plan

Health benefits package

Job summary

Fort McKay First Nation seeks a passionate Medical Office Assistant to provide administrative support in the medical office. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, data entry, filing, and assisting clinicians with paperwork for new clients.

This on-site role requires a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy, with a schedule aligned to the clinic’s hours. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a similar role and hold a Medical Office Assistant certificate.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Answer general phone inquiries and direct to staff.
• Greet visitors professionally.
• Perform data entry and maintain databases with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Draft correspondence and reports.
• Order and maintain office supplies.

Skills

Administrative experience

Education

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a passionateMedical Office Assistant who will provide administrative support by answering telephones, greeting visitors, and handling all administrative duties required by the medical office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer general phone inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.


• Direct phone inquiries to the appropriate staff member.


• Reply to general information requests with accurate information.


• Greet visitors to the organization in a professional and friendly manner.


• Welcome clients into the medical office and if requested check them in or have them complete paperwork.


• Sort incoming mail, faxes, and deliveries for distribution.


• Prepare and send outgoing faxes, mail, and packages.


• Forward incoming general e-mails to the appropriate staff member.


• Perform data entry and upkeep of the organization’s databases, ensuring a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.


• Perform clerical duties, such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, or computer software as needed.


• Draft correspondence and reports.


• Order and maintain office supplies.


• Assist with filing.


• Assist clinicians with putting together files and paperwork for new clients.


• Operate and maintain personal office space, staff room, and office equipment such as fax machines, photocopiers, voice mail messaging systems, and computer scanning equipment.


• Provide administrative support to Nurses, Doctors, and other staff.


• Provide general information to clients regarding programs offered in the community.


• Collect from staff and assist in compiling the information and data for yearly reports.


• Perform other related duties as required.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a similar role is required.


• Certificate in Medical Office Assistant.


• Experience working in a First Nations community including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values is a definite asset


• Clean Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector required


• Valid class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract required

ABOUT FORT MCKAY

The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay — a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and requires strict compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and standards. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test prior to commencing employment.

WHY APPLY?

At Fort McKay,we value the dedication of our employees,which is why we give so much in return.In addition to Competitive Pay, we also offer the following;

• Transportation to and from work


• An employer matched Pension Plan


• Comprehensive Health benefits package with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage


• The opportunity to work with a community that is committed to protecting its traditional lands


• Shift: Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

*Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry in any hiring decision, please declare your Indigenous status in your application.