Posted 2 months ago
Medical Office Assistant/Clerk
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Medical Office Assistant/Clerk to handle clerical and medical office duties, including scheduling, provider billing, data entry, correspondence and transcription of medical reports. The role also answers inquiries from clients, physicians and the public and supports primary care providers with patient visit flow. The posting requires Grade 12, a Medical Office Assistant course and two years of recent health care experience, and asks for 50 wpm typing.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule appointments and handle provider billing
- Type medical and legal reports from notes or recordings
- Answer inquiries from clients, physicians, staff and the public
- Assist primary care providers with patient visit flow
- Compose and sign correspondence
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and Medical Office Assistant course
- Two years recent health care setting experience
- Typing speed of at least 50 wpm
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and clinical systems
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience with at-risk populations preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · hrsmart
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (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, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; 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 two years recent related experience in a health care setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience working with at-risk or street-involved populations preferred.
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.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD4432.pdfJournal
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