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The salary range for this position is CAD $27.84/Hr. - CAD $29.72/Hr. Come work as a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Seymour Health Shellbridge Clinic in Richmond, 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 SEYMOUR HEALTH SHELLBRIDGE FAMILY CLINIC Seymour Health Shellbridge Clinic provides 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The Medical Office Assistant provides registration and clerical support for a primary care clinic serving high-priority patients. They work within a team-based model to ensure comprehensive medical care and access for the local community.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education, graduation from a Medical Office Assistant program, and one year of recent clinical experience. Proficiency in medical terminology, basic medical testing, and keyboarding at 5,000 keystrokes per hour is required.

Benefits

• Msp • Extended Health • Dental • Municipal Pension Plan • Employer-paid Training • Leadership Development Opportunities • Counselling • Critical Incident Services • Wellness Services • Recognition Programs • Staff Discount Offers

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medical Terminology
• Clinical Office Support
• Patient Registration
• Medical Testing
• Business Writing
• Keyboarding
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Workload Prioritization
• Office Equipment Proficiency
• Computer Software Proficiency
• Team Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support