Job Overview
Looking for casual (2-3 days/week - Tuesdays and Wednesdays with the option to cover absences) in office Medical Office Assistant (MOA) to support to two full service family physicians located in South Surrey. This position offers the opportunity to be an important team member in a healthcare environment by providing essential administrative support to healthcare providers and patients.
The ideal candidate has a friendly demeanor both in person and on phone and is comfortable with technology (email, electronic medical record/software, web-based phone, etc). Candidates also ideally have an understanding of the healthcare system in the lower mainland and have a background in patient care.
Preferences to those with post-secondary degrees, interest in a future health care career (eg/applying to professional schools such as medical, physiotherapy, optometry, etc.) and past experience in high-paced, customer environment such as fast-food, coffee shops.
Additional hours may be available at our adjoining partner organization (Catalyst Kinetics Group--allied health clinic) for evenings, weekends.
Duties
- Manage patient check-in and check-out processes
- Handle administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing correspondence, and processing paperwork
- Prepare examination rooms and ensure they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies
- Take and record patient vital signs accurately for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Schedule appointments, follow-up visits, and coordinate referrals as needed
Skills
- Prior experience working in a hospital or clinical setting is highly desirable
- Compassionate, friendly attitude with a focus on patient comfort and confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients and healthcare team members
- Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Technologically proficient and adaptable to new software
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $18.25 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Why are you interested in this position?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Work Location: In person
