Clinical Assistant

True Care Fertility; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

True Care Fertility is seeking a Physician Assistant to support the clinical team in patient care and collaboration with physicians and nurses. You will participate in consultations, follow-ups, cycle monitoring, and education for fertility treatment options.

The role emphasizes maintaining comprehensive patient records, assisting in procedures as delegated, and providing emotional support throughout the fertility journey.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program or equivalent.
• OB/GYN training or degree is an asset.
• CAPA membership is an asset.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Director or Physician within the physician-patient relationship as guided.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Develop professional relationships with patients, families, and health care team.
• Provide patient care aligned with True Care Fertility's mission and core values.
• Assist in initial consultations and follow-up visits for cycle monitoring; educate patients on fertility options.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication skills

Self-directed work

Education

Physician Assistant program

OB/GYN training asset

CAPA membership asset

BCLS certification

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Supports the Clinical Director or Physician as an extension of the supervising physician within the physician patient relationship as guided, performing controlled acts delegated by physician
• Collaborate with the Physician, nurses, professional staff, etc., to ensure the quality of patient care
• Develop ethical, professional, and trustworthy relationships with patients, families, and the health care team
• Provide patient care in a manner that is consistent with True Care’s mission and reflects core values
• Patient Consultation and Education: Assisting in conducting initial patient consultations and follow-up visits for cycle monitoring. Educating patients about fertility treatment options, procedures after the investigative cycle
• Treatment Planning: review the file and discuss with the treating physician next steps in treatment plan
• Procedure Assistance: perform IUI procedure if delegated by the Doctor.
• Patient Support: Offering emotional support to patients throughout their fertility journey and addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
• Record-Keeping: Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, including medical histories, test results, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Help in reviewing results, answering patients’ emails and messages. Assistant the Doctor during procedure and perform delegated orders under the Dr supervision and For follow up and review the results after reviewing and getting instructions from the Doctor.
• Administrative tasks including the review and audits of abnormal labs and imaging reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Formal Education or Equivalent

• Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program or equivalent
• Additional training or degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology is an asset
• Membership in the Canadian Association of the Physician Assistants (CAPA) is an asset
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Experience

• 1+ years equivalent experience in a similar role
• Ability to work in an interprofessional healthcare environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to function collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and practice in a self-directed manner