Medical Office Assistant
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Looking for a meaningful career where your work makes a real difference? Join the dedicated team at Outreach Urban Health Centre as a Relief Full-Time Medical Office Assistant in Kelowna, B.C. This rewarding opportunity allows you to combine your administrative expertise with a passion for patient care in a supportive, community-focused healthcare environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy helping others, we'd love to hear from you.
This position requires a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.
Hours of work are days, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30
Days Off: Sun, Sat, STAT
Position end date: April 28, 2028, or until return of incumbent
What We Offer
Please ensure your application includes:
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 B.C.’s Top Employers! 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? Apply today!
This position requires a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.
Hours of work are days, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30
Days Off: Sun, Sat, STAT
Position end date: April 28, 2028, or until return of incumbent
What We Offer
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employer paid training/education opportunities
- Employer paid vacation
- Employer paid insurance premiums
- Extended health & dental coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Work-life balance
- Opportunities for career advancement
Please ensure your application includes:
- Typing Test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 24 months from a recognized institution. Click here for testing details.
- Medical Office Assistant – Certificate or proof of course completion
- Education & Experience – Grade 12 plus two years’ recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
- Resume – Highlighting your skills and relevant experience
- Cover Letter – Include your availability to start a new position
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 B.C.’s Top Employers! 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? Apply today!
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Responsibilities
Register patients and manage appointments, calls, correspondence, records, chart notes, reports, billing, data entry, and revenue transactions. Support clinical procedures by preparing rooms and supplies, escorting patients, taking routine measurements, and cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Requirements
Applicants must have a Medical Office Assistant certificate or proof of course completion, Grade 12, and two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A typing test of at least 40 words per minute completed within the past 24 months and a valid Class 5 BC driver's licence are also required.
Skills
- Patient Registration
- Appointment Scheduling
- Telephone Support
- Medical Records Management
- Data Entry
- Word Processing
- Database Applications
- Medical Billing
- Statistical Data Entry
- Correspondence And Transcription
- Revenue Reconciliation
- Medical Supplies Management
- Patient Escorting
- Routine Patient Measurements
- Medical Equipment Cleaning And Sterilization
- Clerical Administration
Benefits
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Training And Education Opportunities
- Employer-Paid Vacation
- Employer-Paid Insurance Premiums
- Extended Health And Dental Coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Work-Life Balance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
Keywords
- Medical Office Assistant
- Healthcare
- Patient Care
- Patient Registration
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical Records
- Chart Notes
- Medical Billing
- Data Entry
- Word Processing
- Database Applications
- Statistical Information
- Transcription
- Revenue Transactions
- Medical Supplies
- Clinical Procedures
- Patient Measurements
- BMI
- Eye Exams
- Urinalysis
- Medical Equipment
- Sterilization
- Typing Test
- Class 5 BC Driver's Licence