Job Overview
Looking for casual in office Medical Office Assistant (MOA) to support to two full service family physicians located in South Surrey. Approximately 8-16 hours per week (1.5-2 days). We are looking for someone available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please let us know if you're also flexible to cover absences like coworker's vacations or illnesses.
This position offers the opportunity to be an important team member in a healthcare environment by providing essential administrative support to healthcare providers and patients.
The ideal candidate has a friendly demeanor both in person and on phone and is comfortable with technology (email, electronic medical record/software, web-based phone, etc). Candidates also ideally have an understanding of the healthcare system in the lower mainland and have a background in patient care.
Preferences to those with post-secondary degrees, interest in a future health care career (eg/applying to professional schools such as medical, physiotherapy, optometry, etc.) and past experience in high-paced, customer environment such as fast-food, coffee shops.
Duties
- Manage patient check-in and check-out processes
- Handle administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing correspondence, and processing paperwork
- Prepare examination rooms and ensure they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies
- Take and record patient vital signs accurately for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Schedule appointments, follow-up visits, and coordinate referrals as needed
Skills
- Prior experience working in a hospital or clinical setting is highly desirable
- Compassionate, friendly attitude with a focus on patient comfort and confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients and healthcare team members
- Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Technologically proficient and adaptable to new software
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $18.25 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Why are you interested in this position?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Work Location: In person
