Island Health·Courtenay, British Columbia
Perform clerical and medical office assistant duties. Answer inquiries from clients, physicians, staff, and the public. Assist primary care providers with patient visits and care flow
Close Date Location Comox Valley Nursing Centre - Primary Care (CVNC) - Courtenay, BC V9N 1R2 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time As Required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $27.26 - $29.16 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Jun. 8 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager or designate, and working as part of an integrated administrative team, the Medical Office Assistant/Clerk performs a variety of clerical and medical office assistant duties including, word processing, scheduling, provider billing, data entry, composing and signing correspondence, typing medical and legal reports and documents from notes and/or recording devices. Answers general inquiries related to programs and services from clients, physicians, staff and the public. Assists primary care providers with the smooth operation and flow for patient visits and care.
Grade 12 education. Graduation from a Medical Office Assistant course. Two years recent related experience in a healthcare setting. Experience working with at-risk or street-involved populations preferred
Market context
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