Vancouver Coastal Health·Vancouver, British Columbia
The Medical Office Assistant performs registration and clerical support functions for a primary care clinic serving newcomers and refugees. They work within an inter-disciplinary team to assist with patient navigation, health assessments, and the accurate recording of medical information.
Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $27.84/Hr. - CAD $29.72/Hr.
Job Summary Come work as a Medical Office Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Care for Newcomers Clinic in Vancouver, BC!
Apply now to join the team!
Within a team based model of care and reporting to the Program Manager, the Medical Office Assistant performs registration and clerical support functions for the Primary Care Clinic which sees patients and families who require high priority care within 24 hours.
Works in support of the local Community of Care (CoC) service delivery model, primary care network, and in accordance with VCH policies and procedures.
About Care for Newcomers Clinic: The Care for Newcomers clinic provides an exciting opportunity to connect with clients of diverse cultural backgrounds and to make a meaningful impact in their health care journeys as newcomers to Canada.
The Care for Newcomer’s Clinic is serving government assisted refugee clients and their families who have newly arrived in Canada.
The clinic supports clients through post arrival health assessments to identify pre-existing, chronic or acute medical conditions and assists in connecting them to care as needed.
We have an inter-disciplinary team that includes nurses, physicians and administrative assistants working within a team-based care model.
Most of our clients require support with navigation to access healthcare services and community resources and require language assistance via interpreters/interpretation tools.
Apply today to join our team!
Education & Experience Grade 12, graduation from a Medical Office Assistant program, one (1) year of recent, related clinical medical office support experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of clinical policies, procedures and objectives. Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and agencies. Demonstrated knowledge of office procedures. Business writing skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. Demonstrated ability to perform basic medical tests and accurately record results in medical files. Demonstrated ability to respond independently and effectively to emergent situation and effectively present health information to individuals. Demonstrated ability to keyboard 5,000 keystrokes per hour. Demonstrated customer service and communication skills. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain satisfactory work relationships with clients and staff. Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and effectively with coworkers, clients and staff from other agencies. Demonstrated skill in using a variety of office equipment and computer software programs. Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma and graduation from a Medical Office Assistant program. At least one year of recent, related clinical medical office support experience is required.
Market context
In British Columbia, Medical Office Assistant roles in clinic settings often draw steady interest because they support front-desk flow, patient records, and coordination in busy care environments. This casual Care for Newcomers Clinic role is competitive for candidates with a Grade 12 diploma, MOA training, and recent clinical office support experience; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time. Before applying, match your experience to the clinic-facing duties and confirm your availability for casual shifts.
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