Employment Opportunity – Medical Office Administrator – Permanent Full-time

Q’wemtsin Health Society (QHS) is an assembly of health care professionals who believe in providing quality, client-centred care to our Secwépemc communities through the provision of holistic health services. Located at the heart of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc our clinic acts as a one-stop health shop for community members. Over the last 23 years, becoming a pivotal agent in supporting health and wellness for the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Skeetchestn Indian Band and Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band.

Purpose:

To assist medical practitioners with the smoother operation and flow of patient visits and care through a myriad of administrative duties including, but not limited to, scheduling, screening, filing, and billing.

Wage: $22 – $25 per hour based on experience

Responsibilities:

  • Scheduling and confirming client appointments
  • Screening and preparing patients for appointments
  • Acting as liaison for client referrals and requisitions
  • Maintaining and updating all patient medical records
  • Maintaining exam rooms
  • Assisting with ordering and replenishing of medical supplies
  • Posting medical practitioner’s billing
  • Assists MOA Supervisor with other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Medical Office Administrator certificate is an asset but not necessary
  • Demonstrates ability to utilize and understand Medical Terminology
  • Ability to use a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality in working with others
  • Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Word and Excel applications
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MedAccess or similar electronic medical records software
  • Knowledge of Secwépemc culture is an asset, acknowledges cultural differences and supports diversity

Additional Requirements:

  • Possess valid British Columbia driver’s license and submit current drivers abstract
  • Criminal Records check with Vulnerable Sector screening will be required

Please forward your cover letter, resume, professional references, and all certificates/transcripts that prove you can meet our educational skills and abilities to:

Q’wemtsín Health Society

Attn: Bobbi Sasakamoose

130 Chilcotin Road

Kamloops, BC V2H 1G3

E-mail: bobbi@qwemtsin.org

The deadline for this posting is August 12, 2024