Medical Office Assistant (MOA) - Family Health Clinic

Come work as a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) to join the team at the Shellbridge Family Health Clinic in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Medical Office Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Perform registration and clerical support functions for the Primary Care Clinic which sees patients and families who require high priority care within 24 hours.
• Work in support of the Vancouver Community of Care (CoC) service delivery model, primary care network, and in accordance with VCH policies and procedures.

ABOUT FAMILY HEALTH CLINICS

Family Health Clinics provide team-based, comprehensive longitudinal primary care services to patients in the area. Our communal goal is to attach, ensure access and provide comprehensive medical care to patients living in the local community.

We have exciting opportunities for medical staff and health care professionals to join our Family Health Clinic team. Be part of a team-based model, working together with physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dietitians, and medical office assistants, pharmacists, community support liaison workers, practice coaches to provide quality patient care.  

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.

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.

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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.