Medical Office Assistant

Interior Health Authority; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 289,000 - 417,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Sparwood Health Centre in Sparwood, BC, seeks a Casual Medical Office Assistant to support patient experiences and healthcare services. The role involves a range of clerical and medical office duties within a collaborative team.

Hours are rotating 08:30 to 16:30, with shifts available on short notice to cover leaves. This casual position offers variety, opportunities for growth, and exposure to comprehensive benefits and training.

Qualifications

• Typing test: minimum 40 wpm, within last 24 months from a recognized institution.
• Medical Office Assistant certificate or proof of course completion.
• Grade 12 plus two years’ recent related experience (or equivalent).
• Resume highlighting skills and relevant experience
• Cover Letter including availability to start a new position.

Responsibilities

• Registering patients, scheduling and confirming appointments.
• Answering telephones, general correspondence, record keeping, chart notes, reports, medical billings.
• Data entry and word processing, graphical 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 related materials.
• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare instruments/supplies.
• Attend procedures and routine measurements (weight, BMI, eye exams, urinalysis).
• Clean and sterilize medical equipment and dispose of supplies.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Data entry

Clerical duties

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant certificate

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

Please ensure your application includes:

• 1. Typing Test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 24 months from a recognized institution. for testing details.
• 2. Medical Office Assistant – Certificate or proof of course completion
• 3. Education & Experience – Grade 12 plus two years’ recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• 4. Resume – Highlighting your skills and relevant experience
• 5. 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.

• Competitive wages
• Shift premiums
• Employer-paid training
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

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 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?