Medical Assistant

Lmc; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brampton is seeking a Medical Assistant on a permanent part-time basis. The role includes preparing patients for evaluation, coordinating patient flow, and maintaining medical records. Ideal candidates will have experience in a medical office and proficiency in medication review, along with South Asian language skills as an asset. Interviews will accommodate candidates' needs as necessary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant (MA) or Nurse.
• Proficient in medication review.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the patient for evaluation, including documenting medical history.
• Review and record the patient’s medication list in EMR.
• Coordinate the flow of patients within the clinic.
• Ensure required investigations are available.
• Assist with various administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

South Asian language competency (Urdu/Hindi, Punjabi)

Experience as Personal Support Worker

Experience in medical office environment

Proficient in medication review

Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records

Sound knowledge of medical terminology

Proficient computer and typing skills

Job description

Overview

LMC Healthcare (LMC) is Canada’s largest specialist care provider in diabetes & endocrinology. We’re transforming diabetes care by making it more accessible, comprehensive, and patient-centric than ever before. LMC has 11 multi-disciplinary centers of excellence located in 2 provinces (Alberta & Ontario). Our 50+ Endocrinologists, many of whom are nationally renowned for their areas of expertise, are supported by an interdisciplinary team of highly qualified professionals.

Our growing team is looking for a Medical Assistant who can work for us on a permanent part-time basis (full-time hours may be available as needed) supporting our LMC Brampton clinic(2979 Bovaird Dr. E, Brampton).

Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient for the provider’s evaluation, which includes but is not limited to: documenting medical history, measuring vital signs, and recording the information in the patient's chart appropriately.
• Reviews the patient’s medication list for accuracy, and records patient’s social and medical history in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Coordinates the flow of patients within the clinic to ensure the efficient use of the facility and the providers’ schedules.
• Ensures that patient’s required investigations are available and liaises with medical facilities or by means of electronic software.
• Promotes comprehensive and coordinated patient care by ensuring that the patient has access to, and is aware of, the entire LMC multidisciplinary team.
• Prepares the examination rooms with necessary medical and office supplies.
• Downloads various diabetes devices.
• Attends required departmental and companywide meetings.
• Assists with various administrative duties, as assigned.
• Individuals in this position will be cross trained by other departments to be able to assist them should the need arise.

Requirements

• South Asian language competency is an asset (Urdu/Hindi, Punjabi)
• Previous experience as a Personal Support Worker, Medical Laboratory or Pharmacy Technician.
• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant (MA) or Nurse.
• Experience working in a medical office environment.
• Proficient in medication review.
• Proficient knowledge of Electronic Medical Records.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient computer and typing skills.

LMC Healthcare is an organization committed to ensuring accessible services and communications to individuals with disabilities. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their accommodation needs known when contacted.

We thank all candidates, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.