MOA- Medical Office Assistant
- Surrey, BC, V3S 5K7, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Medical Office Assistant (MOA)
Who We Are Fraser Valley Cataract & Laser (FVCL) is a rapidly growing ophthalmology clinic specializing in advanced eye care and surgical procedures. We serve a predominantly elderly patient population, so compassion, patience, and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do. Our team of nationally recognized ophthalmologists provides MSP-covered exams and surgeries, private lens procedures, and LASIK.
The Opportunity We are seeking a full-time Medical Office Assistant (MOA) to join our busy team. This role is central to ensuring a smooth, professional, and patient-focused experience. You will be the first point of contact for patients, handling reception, scheduling, referrals, and product sales, while also supporting the clinical team in a fast-paced environment.
Training & Locations This is a multi-site position. Training will take place at our Surrey clinic during the first three months. After training, your weekly schedule will include Surrey and Coquitlam as needed. Flexibility and willingness to travel are required.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome, check-in, and check-out patients across cataract, refractive, cosmetic, and surgical services.
- Manage phones, voicemails, and patient reminders.
- Coordinate referrals, appointments, and medical records via Accuro EMR.
- Support surgery scheduling, kit preparation, consents, and patient instructions.
- Manage product sales, collect payments, and reconcile daily batches.
- Assist with inventory, paperwork, and maintaining clinic protocols.
- Keep reception and waiting areas clean and organized.
- Travel to other clinic locations as needed.
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Compassion and patience with elderly patients; ability to explain procedures clearly and respectfully.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in patient records and scheduling.
- Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure in a high-volume environment.
- Sales-oriented mindset with confidence in promoting clinic products and services.
- Team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable with medical software, Google Drive, spreadsheets, and communication tools.
- Ethical, professional, and committed to patient confidentiality.
What We’re Looking For
- 2–3 years of experience in a medical office or high-volume clinic (preferred).
- Familiarity with referrals, scheduling, and medical workflows.
- Sales or product promotion experience is an asset.
- Ability to adapt quickly, problem-solve, and stay organized in a fast-paced setting.
What We Offer
- Full-time role in a collaborative, patient-focused team.
- Structured training
- Opportunity to support nationally recognized ophthalmologists.
- A dynamic role that combines administration, patient care, and sales.
If you are friendly, patient, and eager to contribute to a team that prioritizes excellent care for seniors, please email your resume. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Medical Office Assistant will serve as the first point of contact for patients, managing reception, scheduling, and referrals while supporting the clinical team. Responsibilities also include handling product sales, maintaining medical records, and assisting with surgical kit preparation and clinic protocols.
Requirements
Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience in a medical office or high-volume clinic setting. Strong interpersonal skills, proficiency with medical software, and the ability to travel between clinic locations are required.
Skills
- Medical office administration
- Patient reception
- Scheduling
- Referral coordination
- Accuro EMR
- Product sales
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Medical records management
- Google Drive
- Spreadsheets
- Communication tools
- Patient confidentiality
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
- Sales
Keywords
- Medical Office Assistant
- Ophthalmology
- Clinic
- Surgical procedures
- Accuro EMR
- Patient care
- Reception
- Scheduling
- Referrals
- Product sales
- Inventory
- Medical records
- Google Drive
- Spreadsheets
- Customer service
- Seniors care
- Multi-site
- Administration