Medical Office Assistant
- Vernon, BC, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Vernon Silver Start Urgent & Primary Care Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Permanent part-time Medical Office Assistant to join their team in Vernon, B.C.
Hours of work are rotating days and evenings from 08:30 to 20:30.
Days off: Rotating
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!
Hours of work are rotating days and evenings from 08:30 to 20:30.
Days off: Rotating
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, telephone calls, correspondence, medical records, 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 at a recognized institution, is also required.
Skills
- Patient Registration
- Appointment Scheduling and Confirmation
- Telephone Communication
- Medical Correspondence
- Medical Record Keeping
- Chart Notes and Reports
- Medical Billing
- Data Entry
- Word Processing
- Database Applications
- Statistical Data Entry
- Transcription
- Revenue Reconciliation
- Medical Supply and Equipment Management
- Patient Escorting
- Equipment Cleaning and Sterilization
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
- Urgent Care
- Primary Care
- Patient Registration
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical Records
- Medical Billing
- Data Entry
- Word Processing
- Database Applications
- Statistical Information
- Transcription
- Revenue Transactions
- Medical Supplies
- Medical Equipment
- Patient Escorting
- Routine Measurements
- BMI Calculations
- Eye Exams
- Urinalysis
- Equipment Sterilization
- Typing Test
- 40 Words Per Minute