Clinical Assistant, Integrated Health Services (IHS)

Champlainhealthline; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Centretown Community Health Centre seeks a Clinical Assistant, Integrated Health Services (IHS) to help maintain clean, ready examination rooms, stock medical equipment, and support IPAC standards in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary setting.

You will reprocess reusable instruments per regulatory guidelines, coordinate equipment maintenance, and contribute to the safe operation of IHS, collaborating with diverse colleagues and ensuring patient-centered care in a community health centre environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma.
• Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment.
• Minimum of three years experience in a health care facility performing a similar role.
• Knowledge of health care supply and medical equipment vendors.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Proficient trouble-shooting skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the capacity to establish relationships and manage challenging situations.
• Demonstrated capacity to welcome and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to 2SLGBTQ+ and newcomers’ community.
• Demonstrated flexibility, good judgement and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
• Proficient with Windows-based computer systems, in particular email and MS Word and databases.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with an inter-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• The Clinical Assistant supports the delivery of clinical services by maintaining the cleanliness and readiness of examination rooms, ensuring appropriate stock levels of medical equipment and supplies, and adhering to IPAC standards.
• The clinical assistant reprocesses reusable medical instruments in accordance with regulatory guidelines, coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs, and contributes to the safe and efficient operation of the Integrated Health Services (IHS).

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Adaptability

MS Word proficiency

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Position

Clinical Assistant, Integrated Health Services (IHS)

Centretown Community Health Centre

Region

Ottawa

Description

The Clinical Assistant supports the delivery of clinical services by maintaining the cleanliness and readiness of examination rooms, ensuring appropriate stock levels of medical equipment and supplies, and adhering to infection prevention and control (IPAC) standards. The clinical assistant reprocesses reusable medical instruments in accordance with regulatory guidelines, coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs, and contributes to the safe and efficient operation of the Integrated Health Services (IHS).

Requirements

Essential

• Secondary School Diploma.


• Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment.


• Minimum of three years experience in a health care facility performing a similar role.


• Knowledge of health care supply and medical equipment vendors.


• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.


• Proficient trouble-shooting skills.


• Excellent verbal communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the capacity to establish relationships and manage challenging situations.


• Demonstrated capacity to welcome and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to 2SLGBTQ+ and newcomers’ community.


• Demonstrated flexibility, good judgement and initiative.


• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.


• Proficient with Windows-based computer systems, in particular email and MS Word and databases.


• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with an inter-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience in the health and social services field.


• Medical Equipment Reprocessing experience in a hospital setting.

Language designation

English, written and spoken.

French is an asset.

Salary

$45,166 – $54,417/ annually

Terms of Employment

Regular, Full-Time

Deadline for Application

Monday, September 21, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants invited to an interview will be contacted.

Candidates with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should contact us at [e-mail] so arrangements can be made. CCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce and as such all applicants are welcome.

Centretown CHC has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, as such applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccinations to be considered for employment. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for persons with medical exemption or other exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

In accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and as part of our commitment to transparency, CCHC may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology during its recruitment process to assist in the screening, assessment or selection of candidates. Our use of AI is intended to support and not replace the judgment of our hiring professionals. All final hiring decisions remain the responsibility of our team as we are committed to a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Location

Ottawa

Profession Type

Other