Chetwynd, Bc Medical assistant Jobs – 2 Openings This Week

Medical Office Assistant
Northern Nations Wellness Centre —Chetwynd, BC
- $26.15–$38.46 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- EMR systems
- In-person
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Canadian Armed Forces —British Columbia
- $4,337–$6,413 a month
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Dental care
- Paid time off

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Medical Office Assistant

Northern Nations Wellness Centre
Chetwynd, BC

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
7 days ago

Benefits

Extended health care
Dental care
Paid time off
Company events
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Municipal pension plan
Life insurance
On-site parking

Skills

Electronic medical records
Customer service
EMR systems
Medical terminology
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Northern Nations Wellness Centre is seeking a detail-oriented and personable Medical Office Assistant to join our team and provide essential administrative and clerical support to our physicians and nurse practitioner. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the wellness centre, as well as delivering exceptional service to our patients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Greet patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner and provide assistance with check-in and registration processes.
Schedule patient appointments, consultations, and follow-up visits, and manage the appointment calendar for the MRPs.
Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and relay messages to healthcare providers as needed.
Assist with patient intake processes, including verifying demographic information, insurance details, and medical history documentation.
Perform administrative tasks such as preparing reports, sending referral letters, entering medical records, and case history documentation into the EMR system.
Order and maintain an inventory of medical supplies.
Process billing and insurance claims, collect payments, and assist patients with financial inquiries and arrangements.
Support healthcare providers with administrative tasks such as managing medical records, processing referrals, and coordinating with external laboratories or imaging facilities.
Set up and maintain records management systems. This includes classifying and coding electronic, and hardcopy files.
Prepare examination rooms and ensure they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies and equipment for patient appointments.
Assist physician with specific assessments, procedures, and patient preparation as requested by the MRP including but not limited to vital signs, weight, and height collection, etc.
Specimen collection and handling as required.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to all privacy and security protocols in compliance with healthcare regulations.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Completion of a recognized Medical Office Assistant program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer service-oriented approach to patient interaction.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and basic knowledge of medical terminology and documentation.
Familiarity with medical billing processes, including the submission of insurance claims and handling patient payments.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with healthcare providers and support staff.
Training in anti-Indigenous racism response and cultural safety and humility is an asset.
High degree of comfort using digital technology and online systems.
Must be able to maintain professional conduct and client confidentiality.

Knowledge

Strong knowledge of cultural safety, humility, and trauma informed approaches to care.
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols in work situations.
Understanding rural and remote communities and their inherent challenges and barriers.

Other

A police information check, including the vulnerable sector clearance is a requirement of this role.
Applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license.
This position works 37.5 hours per week.

Pay: $26.15-$38.46 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Municipal pension plan
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care

Work Location: In person

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