Medical office assistant

Full Time
  • Ref ID: 020350717
  • Full Time
  • Vernon, BC

Vernon Family Practice

Medical office assistant

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Employer detailsVernon Family Practice

  • LocationVernon, BCV1T 2M6
  • Work locationOn site
  • Salary24.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employmentPermanent employmentFull time
  • Morning, Day
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits
  • vacancies1 vacancy
  • SourceJob Bank #3605474

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
  • Provide basic information to clients and the public
  • Obtain and process information required to provide customer service
  • Operate switchboard or telephone system
  • Order office supplies
  • Record and relay information
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Send invoices
  • Maintain work records and logs
  • Receive and issue payments
  • Perform clerical duties, such as filing and sorting and distributing mail
  • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
  • Calculate billing charges
  • Perform data entry
  • Provide customer service
  • Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Electronic medical records

Technical terminology

  • Medical

Area of work experience

  • Medical instruments and devices

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Health care plan

Employment groups 

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

By Direct Apply Help – Applying by Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply

By email

rsutherlandderm@gmail.com

What you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
    • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
    • Do you have experience working in this field?
    • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
    • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

  • References attesting experience
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Proof of the requested certifications
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed

Advertised until

2026-07-06

To apply for this job email your details to rsutherlandderm@gmail.com