OverviewDo you have experience of providing clerical support in a medical office or healthcare environment and have a good command of medical terminology? We have an opportunity for a temporary medical office assistant to work in the Visiting Specialist Clinic. You'll perform a variety of administrative duties to support the Visiting Specialist Clinic, which offers a range of specialist services to ensure that injured workers are expeditiously assessed and receive the appropriate treatments or service as determined by a specialist.This is a temporary opportunity for 6 months.How you'll make a difference:You'll build and empower cooperative partnerships that enable resources for workers, employers, health care providers, and other key stakeholders.Working at WorkSafeBCWe serve the workers and employers across B.C., and we do that best when we're together. It's how we collaborate, learn from one another, and develop our people.This role is based in our Richmond office five days a week.Like everything we do, our work model continues to evolve to support those we serve. We remain committed to a work model that strengthens our culture and helps us deliver our best work, while balancing flexibility and a positive employee experience.What you'll doProvide reception services by checking in injured worker (patients) upon arrival, answering or routing telephone calls and providing information on appointments,



or claims inquiriesIntake incoming referrals and update in referral system to keep detailed records of referred patientsSchedule and confirm patient medical appointmentsFill out and process a variety of electronic and paper-based correspondence, forms, reports, etc.; much of which involves medical terminologyFax requisitions or requests for medical imaging (e.G. x-rays), injections, and lab tests, and medical reportsOrder supplies and maintain the examination rooms with supplies, etc.Assist with physician billing.Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.Is this a good fit for you?Provide outstanding customer serviceMulti-task in a dynamic environmentObtain and record information both orally and in writingYour background and experienceCompletion of grade 12Able to type a minimum of 40 words per minuteUse knowledge of medical terminology and medical spellingProficient use of Microsoft WordWe'll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.Important to knowConsent to a criminal record checkConfirm you're legally entitled to work in CanadaWho we areAt WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury,



disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.Our benefitsBeing part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package may include vacation, optional leave arrangements, health care and dental benefits, and contributions toward your retirement pension. We also offer continuous learning opportunities, leadership development programs, and tuition reimbursement to make your career at WorkSafeBC rewarding. As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work - and lifeSalary: $28.69 hourly

📌 Medical Office Assistant (Richmond)
🏢 WorkSafeBC
📍 Richmond