Nelson Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Relief Full-time Medical Office Assistant to join their team in Nelson, B.C. This position is anticipated to end upon return of incumbent.
Hours of work are: Monday to Friday – 08:30 to 16:30.
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 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
What should your application include?
•A 5-minute typing test (40+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). for testing details.
•A Medical Office Assistant Certificate;
•Your Resume outlining two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
•A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).
If you are an experienced Clerk and want to be challenged in your role, come join our team and see why we’re one of ! 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?