What is an MOA?

The MOA is an essential member of your medical team who supports patients, physicians, the medical office, other members of your medical team in delivering and receiving health care. They are there to help patients and health care providers.

What does an MOA do?

• Answers the telephone
• Makes appropriate appointments for patients
• Does specialist referrals
• Assists patients in navigating the office and health care system
• Assists the doctor/nurse practitioner
  • ensures the office is properly equipped and set up
  • orders office supplies
  • does vital signs – blood pressure, weight, pulse, blood sugars
  • maintains the office equipment
• Bills for doctor’s services
• Immunization
• Knows and uses the electronic medical record.

The MOA is your point of contact with the medical office; a key employee that ensures the office runs properly. Your MOA will appreciate your smile and appreciation of their work

How do I become and MOA?

Looking for an MOA position or want to learn more?

The Mission Division of Family Practice supports the MOA Network for Primary Care Providers in Mission. If you have a passion for providing quality compassionate care in a challenging and rewarding role, and are enthusiastic about making a difference in the Mission community by supporting local healthcare, join the MOA network today by submitting both your resume and cover letter to info@missiondivision.ca (Mission Division of Family Practice). Learn more about the opportunity by visiting the Mission Division website (QR code).

Do you need medical help or advice? – a few resources:

• Your doctor’s office
• The Nurses LIne 811
• Fraser Health Virtual Care – 1(800) 314-0999