Medical Assistant / Medical Office Administrator

Lmc; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is looking for a Medical Assistant/Medical Office Administrator for the LMC Oakville clinic. This full-time position involves preparing patients for evaluations, managing administrative duties, and coordinating patient flow within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a medical office environment, proficiency in medication review, and strong knowledge of electronic medical records. Compensation ranges from $18 to $20 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in medical office environment.
• Proficient in medication review and EMR systems.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for evaluation including documenting medical history.
• Manage phone calls, voicemails, and patient emails.
• Coordinate the flow of patients and ensure availability of investigations.
• Perform check-in and check-out duties.

Skills

Experience as a Personal Support Worker

Experience as a Medical Assistant

Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records

Proficient in medication review

Sound knowledge of medical terminology

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/ Medical Office Administrator who can work for us on a permanent full-time basis supporting our LMC Oakville clinic (3075 Hospital Gate. Suite 301. Oakville, ON).

Responsibilities

• Medical Assistant – Prepares the patient for the provider’s evaluation, including documenting medical history, measuring vital signs, and recording information in the patient’s chart.
• 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 efficient use of the facility and providers’ schedules.
• Ensures that patient’s required investigations are available and liaises with medical facilities or via electronic software.
• Promotes comprehensive and coordinated patient care by ensuring the patient has access to, and is aware of, the entire LMC multidisciplinary team.
• Prepares examination rooms with necessary medical and office supplies.
• Downloads various diabetes devices.
• Attends required departmental and company-wide meetings.
• Assists with various administrative duties, as assigned.

• Medical Office Administrator – Performs check-in and check-out duties.
• Manages phone calls, voicemails and patient emails.
• Maintains providers' schedule including confirming, scheduling and provider templates.
• Reviews and updates patient's health records.
• Coordinates the patients' visits across LMC's multidisciplinary services.
• Ensures that patients' required investigations are available and liaises with medical facilities or via electronic software.
• Assists with scheduling referrals and diagnostic service appointments for all patients.
• Uploads faxes and scans in a timely manner.
• Addresses patients' concerns or inquiries.
• Handles incoming and outgoing mail, and shipments.
• Maintains and orders the office and medical supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Responds to physician-assigned tasks and inquiries.
• Processes patient accounts receivable and payable (credit card, debit, and cash payments).
• Completes third party forms and letters in compliance with legal requirements.
• Attends required departmental and company-wide meetings.
• Assists with various administrative duties, as assigned.
• Medical Assistant support, as needed.
• Individuals in this position will be cross-trained by other departments to assist as needed.

Requirements

• 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.

Compensation range: The expected compensation for the position is $18-$20/hourly. Actual compensation will be based on a candidate's credentials, experience and geographic location in which the position is located.

AI Disclosure: LMC does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select candidates for this position.

Position Vacancy: This position is for an existing vacancy.

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.