Medical Office Assistant

Position

Kamloops Northshore Urgent and Primary Care Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Medical Office Assistant to join their team in Kamloops, B.C. Hours of work are days, evenings 07:00 to 15:08, 10:52 to 19:00. Days off rotate.

• Typing Test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 24 months from a recognized institution.
• 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.

• Register patients, including scheduling and confirming appointments.
• Answer telephones, handle general correspondence, maintain records, chart notes, reports, and medical billings.
• Perform data entry, word processing, and use graphic and database applications.
• Compile and enter statistical information.
• Write correspondence, including recording, transcribing, and typing forms.
• Balance and check revenue transactions.
• Manage medical/surgical supplies and equipment and other resource material.
• Escort patients to examination/treatment rooms, ensuring appropriate instruments, procedure trays, or other supplies are set up.
• Attend sensitive examination procedures and treatments; routine measurements – weight, BMI calculations, eye exams, urinalysis.
• Clean and sterilize medical equipment and instruments; deliver and dispose of supplies, biological materials, and equipment.

Competitive wages, shift premiums, employer‑paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program are offered.