Medical Office Assistant - Richmond, Canada - WorkSafeBC

WorkSafeBC

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job requisition number

038150

Job location

Richmond

Full-time / part-time

Full-time

Posting period

From 08/24/2023 to 09/08/2023

Overview

Do you have experience providing clerical support in a medical office or healthcare environment and have a good command of medical terminology? We have an opportunity for a permanent medical office assistant to work in the Visiting Specialist Clinic. You'll perform a variety of administrative duties to support the Visiting Specialist Clinic, which offers a range of specialist services to ensure that injured workers are expeditiously assessed and receive the appropriate treatments or service as determined by a specialist.
Where you'll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a
hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you'll will be required to work onsite in the Richmond office 3 times a week.

What you'll do

As a medical office assistant, you will:

Provide reception services by checking in injured worker (patients) upon arrival, answering or routing telephone calls and providing information on appointments, or claims inquiries
Intake incoming referrals and update in referral system to keep detailed records of referred patients
Schedule and confirm patient medical appointments
Fill out and process a variety of electronic and paperbased correspondence, forms, reports, etc.; much of which involves medical terminology
Fax requisitions or requests for medical imaging (e.g. xrays), injections, and lab tests, and medical reports
Order supplies and maintain the examination rooms with supplies, etc.
Assist with physician billing.

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

Provide outstanding customer service
Multitask in a dynamic environment
Obtain and record information both orally and in writing

Learn more:

For more information about this position, including the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs); job description; and awareness items, see the job profile on WSN.

Your background and experience

Completion of grade 1
Able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute
Use knowledge of medical terminology and medical spelling
Proficient use of Microsoft Word

Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

Consent to a criminal record check
Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the "Policy") is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders.

We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability.

When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work.

We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more:
Discover who we are.

Our benefits
Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team.

Along with a competitive salary of $24.67/hour, your total compensation package may include vacation, optional leave arrangements, health care and dental benefits, and contributions toward your retirement pension.

We also offer continuous learning opportunities, leadership development programs, and tuition reimbursement to make your career at WorkSafeBC rewarding.

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work — and life.

Learn more:
Find out what we offer.

Want to apply?

Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.