Posted 2 months ago
Clinical Office Assistant - Primary Care
@ Island Health
Port Alberni, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Clinical Office Assistant for primary care, supporting providers and the administrative team in a health centre. The work covers medical office clerical duties, scheduling, provider billing, medical transcription and patient flow. Grade 12 and a Medical Office Assistant course plus one year of recent health care experience are required.
Responsibilities:
- Word processing, scheduling and provider billing
- Data entry and typing reports from notes or recordings
- Answering inquiries from clients, physicians and public
- Assisting providers with patient visit flow and care
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and Medical Office Assistant course
- One year recent health care setting experience
- Typing minimum 50 wpm
- Medical terminology and clinical information systems
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Medical Office Assistant |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,233 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority
(Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, and working as part of an integrated administrative team, the Medical Office Assistant/Clerk performs a variety of clerical and medical office assistant duties including, word processing, scheduling, provider billing, data entry, composing and signing correspondence, typing medical and legal reports and documents from notes and/or recording devices. Answers general inquiries related to programs and services from clients, physicians, staff and the public. Assists primary care providers with the smooth operation and flow for patient visits and care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12 education and graduation from a Medical Office Assistant course, plus one year recent related experience in a health care setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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 50 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.
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