Medical Office Assistant

Job summary

Perform a variety of clerical duties including patient registration, scheduling, medical billing, and record keeping. Provide clinical support by preparing examination rooms, assisting with sensitive procedures, and sterilizing medical equipment.

Job details

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: 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 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. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way. 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 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!

What you’ll do

Perform a variety of clerical duties including patient registration, scheduling, medical billing, and record keeping. Provide clinical support by preparing examination rooms, assisting with sensitive procedures, and sterilizing medical equipment.

Requirements

Requires a Grade 12 diploma, a Medical Office Assistant certificate, and at least two years of recent related experience. Applicants must provide a typing test demonstrating a minimum speed of 40 wpm.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages • Shift Premiums • Employer-paid Training • Employee & Family Assistance Program

Listed skills

• Appointment Scheduling · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient Registration
• Appointment Scheduling
• Medical Billing
• Data Entry
• Word Processing
• Medical Transcription
• Revenue Transaction Balancing
• Inventory Management
• Patient Escorting
• Vital Signs Measurement
• Equipment Sterilization
• Urinalysis
• Typing (40 wpm)

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support