Medical Office Assistant

Castlegar & District Community Health Centre is currently seeking a Casual Medical Office Assistant to join its dedicated team in Castlegar, B.C.

This position offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you’ll contribute to the smooth operation of healthcare services in the community.

Location: Castlegar, British Columbia

Schedule: Rotating days

Hours of Work: 08:00 to 20:00

If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting patient care, we encourage you to apply!

Please ensure the following documents are submitted with your application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

A 5-minute supervised typing test (minimum 40 NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 24 months. (Note: Online or unsupervised tests are not accepted)

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A copy of your Medical Office Assistant certificate

Your Resume, Clearly Outlining

At least two years of recent, related experience in a healthcare setting,

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

A Cover Letter Indicating

Your availability to start

Your availability for on-call/casual work (e.g., specific days of the week)

How will we help you grow?

Join our clerical team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

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

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 Canada’s Top 100 Employers! 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? Apply Today!