Interior Health·Kamloops, British Columbia
Register patients, including scheduling and confirming appointments.
Answer telephones and handle general correspondence.
Maintain records, chart notes, and reports.
Perform medical billing.
Complete data entry and word processing using relevant applications.
Compile and enter statistical information.
Record, transcribe, and type forms and other correspondence.
Balance and check revenue transactions.
Manage medical/surgical supplies, equipment, and other resources.
Escort patients to examination/treatment rooms and ensure appropriate instruments/procedure trays/supplies are set up.
Attend sensitive examination procedures and treatments.
Perform routine measurements (weight, BMI calculations, eye exams, urinalysis).
Clean and sterilize medical equipment and instruments; deliver and dispose of supplies and biological/material/equipment
Royal Inland Hospital an exciting opportunity for a Permanent full-time Medical Office Assistant to join their team in Kamloops, B.C. Hours of work are rotating days & evenings: 08:30 to 16:37, 09:30 to 17:37, 12:30 to 20:37, 13:23 to 21:30 Days of work: Rotating
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 24 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). Click here 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). Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top 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! Qualfications Education, Training and Experience:
Grade 12, graduation from a Medical Office Assistant course from an accredited Community College, plus two years recent related experience in a health care setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid BC Driver’s License as required.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in fast-paced health centre environment.
Ability to communicate effectively using all communication vehicles.
Completion of an administered 5-minute typing certificate of 40 wpm in the last 24 months from an approved institution (non-supervised tests are not accepted).
Demonstrated proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet applications and specialized clinical information systems.
Demonstrated ability to utilize and understand Medical Terminology.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to follow detailed instruction.
Ability to use a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others.
Grade 12 plus graduation from a Medical Office Assistant course from an accredited Community College, and two years recent related experience in a health care setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Medical Office Assistant Certificate.
Completion of an administered 5-minute typing certificate of 40 wpm (40+ NWPM) within the past 24 months from an approved/recognized institution (non-supervised tests not accepted).
Valid BC Driver’s License as required.
Demonstrated proficiency with computer word processing, spreadsheet applications, and specialized clinical information systems.
Ability to utilize and understand medical terminology.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced health centre environment.
Ability to communicate effectively using all communication vehicles.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to follow detailed instruction.
Ability to use a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others
Market context
In British Columbia, Medical Office Assistant roles are typically in steady demand across clinics, physician offices, and other health care settings. Competition often centers on candidates who combine formal MOA training, recent related experience, and strong administrative skills with patient-facing professionalism. If you are considering this role, confirm your BC driver’s licence status and review the posting carefully—this platform’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.