medical office assistant

*We are looking for a dynamic, experienced individual to work in our satellite clinic location, two dedicated days per week with availability to cover illness/vacation when needed. Days to be determined upon hiring but will be between Monday to Thursday.* *Job duties will include, but not limited to:* * Reception * Scheduling * Patient preparation * taking vitals and measurements * weighing and measuring infants * basic eye testing for driver's medicals * urine dips and preparing specimens for the lab * Assisting doctors with procedures and minor surgeries * Charging and cleaning rooms * Autoclaving instruments * Invoicing and receiving payments * Various other administrative duties * Keeping areas clean and disinfected * Keeping track of supplies and ordering inventory *Skills and Characteristics Preferred:* * Professional approach * Ability to work well independently and a great team player * Excellent communication skills * Punctual and reliable * Strong attention to detail * Hardworking and efficient * Self Initiative * Ability to multi-task and use critical thinking skills in a busy environment * Ability to prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines * Minimum 1 year experience preferred * Experience and comfortable with medical procedures * Computer skills essential * Familiar with basic office machines such as scanners and fax machines * Accuro EMR experience is an asset * Medical knowledge and terminology Wage dependent on experience. Please note that this position's potential start date is October 2026. _Only candidates selected for the interview will be contacted. Thank you in advance for your application._ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Vision care Application question(s): * Are you squeamish with medical procedures and body fluids? Education: * Secondary School (required) Experience: * MOA: 1 year (required) Language: * English (required) Location: * Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T6 (required) Work Location: In person