Medical Office Assistant/ Clerk

Island Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health care, Island Health is seeking a Medical Office Assistant/Clerk to support primary care providers. Responsibilities include performing clerical duties such as scheduling, billing, and data entry, while ensuring patient safety is a priority. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 education and a Medical Office Assistant course, with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and medical office assistant course required.
• Two years' recent experience in healthcare preferred.
• Experience with at-risk or street-involved populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and medical office duties like scheduling and billing.
• Support primary care providers in managing patient visits.

Skills

Effective teamwork

Organizational skills

Multitasking skills

Effective communication

Typing speed 50 wpm

Proficiency in word processing

Understanding of Medical Terminology

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 education and Medical Office Assistant course

Tools

Clinical information systems

Job description

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In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The role involves performing clerical and medical office duties, including word processing, scheduling, billing, data entry, and handling correspondence. The assistant supports primary care providers in managing patient visits and care flow.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education and graduation from a Medical Office Assistant course, plus two years' recent experience in a healthcare setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience working with at-risk or street-involved populations preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Typing speed of at least 50 wpm.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and clinical information systems.
• Understanding of Medical Terminology.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Tact and diplomacy in interactions.

For the full job description, visit: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3663.pdf

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care