Medical Office Assistant – Hospital Admin & Scheduling

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (RJH, Victoria, BC) seeks a Medical Office Assistant/Clerk to support patient and staff safety and manage clerical tasks in a busy health setting.

Role includes word processing, scheduling, provider billing, data entry, and responding to inquiries from clients and healthcare professionals. A Medical Office Assistant course and Grade 12 completion are required, with 2 years’ related healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and graduation from a Medical Office Assistant course.
• Two years' recent related experience in a health care setting is preferred.
• Experience working with geriatrics or cognitive impairment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and medical office duties including word processing, scheduling, billing, data entry, and correspondence.
• Answer inquiries from clients, physicians, staff and the public.
• Assist primary care providers with smooth operation and flow for client visits and care.

Skills

Effective communication

Typing 60 wpm

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Diplomatic/tactful

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant course

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Clinical information systems

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority (RJH, Victoria, BC) seeks a Medical Office Assistant/Clerk to support patient and staff safety and manage clerical tasks in a busy health setting.

Role includes word processing, scheduling, provider billing, data entry, and responding to inquiries from clients and healthcare professionals. A Medical Office Assistant course and Grade 12 completion are required, with 2 years’ related healthcare experience preferred.