Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $22.80 - $29.93 per hour.

Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health, the Medical Office Assistant reports to the Supervisor, Primary Health Care, and acts independently as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

- Provides reception services, including handling telephone inquiries, scheduling appointments, arranging patient referrals to specialists, and coordinating special tests and other care providers.
- Performs assigned clerical tasks, including typing, copying, assembling, and maintaining files and charts, and transcribing patient notes, correspondence, and reports.
- Performs data entry for patient registrations and MSP billing information for the Teleplan System, notifying the Supervisor of outstanding aged and rejected claims, MSP remittances, and adjustments.
- Prepares examination and treatment rooms for patient visits, including cleaning and setting up equipment.
- Escorts patients to the appropriate examination room and ensures adequate resources are available for all users.
- Assists Physician/Nurse Practitioner with clinic procedures such as examination room preparation for removal of warts, pap smears, and performs labstick urine testing.




- Cleans and packages small surgical/procedures instruments according to standard protocols.
- Receives payments from patients and records payments in the cash receipts journal.
- Assists in ordering, maintaining, receiving and checking supplies, equipment and reference material.
- Participates in the orientation of new staff and students; maintains manuals.
- Liaises with staff of health care and social service organizations, as well as general practitioner offices, to provide program‑related information.
- Reports unusual occurrences and risk management issues.
- Participates on committees and attends meetings as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Grade 12 and Certificate from a recognized Medical Office Assistant program; one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Competencies: Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Transparent, Caring and Courageous.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

- Ability to type 40 wpm.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in health care.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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📌 Medical Office Assistant (Chilliwack)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Chilliwack