Medical Office Assistant

Position Summary Salmon Arm Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for a Relief Part-time Medical Office Clerk to join their team in Salmon Arm, B.C. This position works Days, Tuesday to Friday - 08:00 to 16:00. This is a relief position until April 15, 2026 or the return of incumbent. What we offer: • Employee & Family Assistance Program • Employer paid training/education opportunities • Employer paid vacation • Medical Services Plan • Employer paid insurance premiums • Extended health & dental coverage • Municipal Pension Plan • Work-life balance • Opportunities for career advancement 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 What should your application include? • A current Typing Test 40 wpm or greater completed within past 24 months from a recognized institution; • A Medical Office Assistant Certificate; • A current valid BC Driver’s License; • Your Resume; • A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position. If you are an experienced Medical Office Assistant/Clerk and want to be challenged in your role while working with a solid and experienced team in a wonderful working environment, Apply Today Qualfications Education, Training & 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 Skills and Abilities: • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in fast-paced health centre environment. • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and work roles. • Ability to work as an effective member of an integrated administrative team. • Ability to communicate effectively using all communication vehicles. • Ability to type a minimum 40 wpm. • 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.

Location: Sorrento, CA

Posted Date: 9/28/2024