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Medical Office Assistant
@ Interior Health Authority
Vernon, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a full-time Medical Office Assistant at Vernon Silver Star Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Vernon, B.C., supporting the new Access Central regional virtual service. The role covers patient registration and scheduling, clinical support duties such as measurements and room setup, and clerical work, on a days and evenings schedule from 08:30 to 20:30 with weekends off. The posting requires a 40 wpm typing test completed within the last 24 months and a valid BC driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Register patients and schedule and confirm appointments
- Answer telephones, handle correspondence and keep records
- Enter data, balance revenue and prepare medical billing
- Escort patients and prepare examination rooms and instruments
- Take routine measurements and assist with sensitive procedures
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 plus two years recent healthcare-setting experience, or equivalent
- Medical Office Assistant course certificate from an accredited college
- 40 wpm typing test completed within the last 24 months
- Valid BC driver's licence
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and clinical information systems
- Understanding of medical terminology
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Medical Office Assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Interior Health Authority
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Full company description
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
- LinkedIn followers
- 44,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,028
- Reported office locations
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Interior Health Authority
- Specialties
- Health Care
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With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,374 |
| View page |
Vernon Silver Star Urgent and Primary Care Centre has an exciting opportunity for Permanent Full-Time Medical Office Assistant to join their team in Vernon, B.C. The Medical Office Assistant supports Access Central, which is a new regional virtual service delivered by a centralized interdisciplinary team based in Vernon, BC.
Hours of work are days, evenings 08:30 to 20:30
Days off: Sun, Sat, STAT
What we offer:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career advancement
✅ What to Include with Your Application
Please ensure your application includes:
1. Typing Test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 24 months from a recognized institution. Click here for testing details.
2. Medical Office Assistant – Certificate or proof of course completion
3. Education & Experience – Grade 12 plus two years’ recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
4. Resume – Highlighting your skills and relevant experience
5. Cover Letter – Include your availability to start a new position
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!
Qualfications
Education, Training and 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.
• Must have a Valid BC Driver’s License is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in fast-paced health centre environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively using all communication vehicles.
• Completion of an administered 5-minute typing certificate of 40 wpm in the last 24 months from an approved institution (non-supervised tests are not accepted).
• 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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