Medical Office Assistant

DIABSOLUT INC.; London; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Psychologically Safe and Inclusive…

100% employer-paid health & dental

HOOPP

Paid sick and personal time

Vacation time starting at 3 weeks

Professional development time andFunds

French language skills a plus

Job summary

DIABSOLUT INC. seeks a Medical Office Assistant to join the primary care team. The role involves supporting clinic flow, rooming clients, taking histories and vitals, updating electronic medical records, and assisting clinicians with procedures.

The position can be full-time permanent or full-time temporary to cover a planned leave of absence. Opportunities exist for those with 2–4 years of clinic experience.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a medical clinic or laboratory setting
• Knowledge of veins/anatomy and laboratory tests (specimen requirements, requisitions)
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety and Infection Prevention and Control principles
• Ability to work with diverse populations through an inclusive and anti-oppressive lens

Responsibilities

• Room clients, take medical histories and vitals to support clinic flow.
• Update and maintain clients' electronic medical records accurately.
• Stock rooms and prepare exam rooms for clinicians and procedures.
• Assist clinicians with procedures and injections/venipuncture under supervision of nursing.
• Prepare samples for pickup and transport to laboratory partners.

Skills

Medical clinic experience

Venipuncture knowledge

Infection prevention and control

Inclusive care approach

Tools

Telus Practice Solutions Suite

Job description

Medical Office Assistant Full Time Permanent or Full Time Temporary, multiple opportunities available

We have two opportunities available! Please indicate in your application which opportunity you are interested in.

Full-Time Temporary (37.5 hours/week) contract to cover a planned leave of absence

The Medical Office Assistant works as part of the primary care team and is responsible for supporting clinic flow and providing efficient, safe care to our clients. Responsibilities include rooming clients, taking medical history and vitals, stocking rooms, supporting clinicians with procedures, performing injections and venipuncture under the supervision of nursing, updating and maintaining the client’s electronic medical record, providing basic needs to clients, and preparing samples for pickup and transport to laboratory partners.

THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• A starting salary range of $41,000 - $44,000
• A Psychologically Safe and Inclusive Workplace
• 100% employer-paid health & dental package, including up to $2,000/benefit year for mental health, $1,500 for massage therapy
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Paid sick and personal time, plus vacation time starting at 3 weeks
• Professional development time and funds

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4 years of experience in a medical clinic or laboratory setting
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of veins/anatomy and laboratory tests (specimen requirements, specific requisitions)
• Knowledge of and adherence to Occupational Health & Safety and Infection Prevention and Control principles
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds through an inclusive and anti-oppressive lens

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proficiency in venipuncture an asset
• Awareness and understanding of the social determinants of health
• Ability to practice from social justice, trauma and violence informed care, and harm reduction frameworks
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (Telus Practice Solutions Suite currently in use)
• French and other language skills are considered an asset in supporting the communities we serve

ABOUT US

For more than 35 years, we’ve provided health & social services to those who experience barriers to care such as poverty, homelessness, language or culture, and complex and/or chronic health conditions. We are viewed as a community leader in newcomer health, care of marginalized women, issues of health equity, client-led service development, and the advancement of partnerships that improve access to vital services for people who are at the margins in our community.

AI USAGE

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. Every application is reviewed by a real person, and human decision-makers are involved at every stage of our recruitment process.

The Health Centre is committed to hiring staff that reflect the diversity of the clients and community that we serve. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs!

Due to the vulnerability of our client populations, it is a condition of employment that the successful candidate submit a Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance to Human Resources.