Medical Office Assistant

Interior Health Authority has an exciting opportunity for Permanent full-time Medical Office Assistant to join their team in Kamloops, B.C.

Hours of work are days, Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30

Days off: Sun, Sat, STAT

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

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. Click here 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

What Will You Work On?

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!

Education, Training and Experience:

• Grade 12, graduation from a Medical Office Assistant course from an accredited Community College, plus two years recent related experience in a health care setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in fast-paced health centre environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively using all communication vehicles.
• Completion of an administered 5-minute typing certificate of 40 wpm in the last 24 months from an approved institution (non-supervised tests are not accepted).
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet applications and specialized clinical information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize and understand Medical Terminology.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to follow detailed instruction.
• Ability to use a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others.