medical office assistant

Westward MedicalCourtenay, BCJob Bankpublished 09/24/2026
Must-have:HealthTech

*Westward Medical* is a busy, collaborative multidisciplinary practice offering family medicine, pediatrics, women?s health and allied health services under one roof.

We are looking for a *full-time Medical Office Assistant* to join our team as a cross-trained MOA. This position will provide front-desk and administrative support across our family practice, pediatric clinic and women?s health clinic.

Front Desk Support

  • Welcoming patients and providing a warm, professional first point of contact
  • Checking patients in and out
  • Answering and directing phone calls, emails and patient inquiries
  • Booking, cancelling and rescheduling appointments
  • Confirming and updating patient demographics and contact information
  • Supporting patient flow and ensuring the front desk remains organized and efficient

General Clinic Support

  • Processing incoming and outgoing faxes
  • Managing referrals and following up on outstanding information
  • Scanning and attaching documents, lab results and reports
  • Preparing charts, forms, requisitions and other documentation
  • Supporting physicians and allied health professionals with administrative needs
  • Assisting with pediatric clinic workflows and patient preparation
  • Providing administrative support to our women?s health clinic, including procedure coordination and related documentation
  • Helping maintain organized examination rooms and ensuring supplies are available
  • Assisting with inventory, stocking and general clinic organization
  • Communicating with pharmacies, specialists, hospitals and other healthcare providers as required
  • Assisting with clinic projects and other administrative tasks as needed

_*About You*_

You are someone who:

  • Has previous office experience
  • Is comfortable working in a busy, multi-provider environment
  • Can prioritize competing tasks while maintaining attention to detail
  • Takes initiative and looks for ways to support the team
  • Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, physicians and colleagues
  • Is comfortable asking questions and learning new processes
  • Is calm and compassionate when working with patients
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism
  • Works well independently while also contributing positively to a team environment
  • Is comfortable learning and working within an EMR

Experience in any of the following would be an asset:

  • Family practice
  • Pediatrics
  • Women?s health, obstetrics or gynecology
  • Specialist clinics
  • Referral management
  • Procedure coordination
  • Telus CHR or another EMR
  • Multidisciplinary healthcare environments

We are open to candidates whose experience does not perfectly match every aspect of the role. *Strong organizational skills, initiative, communication and a willingness to learn are just as important as specific clinical experience.*

_*About Our Team*_

We are a collaborative multidisciplinary practice with *family physicians, pediatricians, women?s health physicians and allied health professionals* working together in one location.

Our clinics have dedicated areas of responsibility, while also working closely together to provide consistent support and patient care. We value *teamwork, communication, and team engagement.*

If you're an experienced MOA who enjoys being a reliable resource for both patients and your colleagues, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Courtenay, BC V9N 8R9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • What excites you about this particular role?
  • Does the range of $22-$24/ hour align with what you're looking for at this time?

Work Location: In person