Patient-First Medical Receptionist (Temporary) - Primary-Care

New-Vision-Family-Health-Team; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Extended healthcare

Paid time off

Job summary

New Vision Family Health Team in Kitchener, Ontario is hiring a Medical Receptionist for a maternity leave coverage. The role supports a busy primary care clinic, handling front desk duties, scheduling, EMR messaging, and patient enrolment, with competitive hourly pay of $23.00–$24.15.

The 18-month maternity leave coverage starts in late fall 2026, at a full-time 37.5 hours/week schedule. Located at 421 Greenbrook Drive, the team emphasizes patient-centered care in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, time management, organization and problem solving skills are required.
• Experience in primary care/clinical settings preferred.
• EMR experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients, schedule appointments, answer calls.
• Process referrals, faxes, emails and EMR messages.
• Handle billing, patient enrolment and appointment coordination.
• Escalate clinical questions to physicians or nurses when needed.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Medical Office Assistant program

Criminal Record Check

BLS/CPR certification

Health screening (MMR, Tdap, Varicella)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

New Vision Family Health Team in Kitchener, Ontario is hiring a Medical Receptionist for a maternity leave coverage. The role supports a busy primary care clinic, handling front desk duties, scheduling, EMR messaging, and patient enrolment, with competitive hourly pay of $23.00–$24.15.

The 18-month maternity leave coverage starts in late fall 2026, at a full-time 37.5 hours/week schedule. Located at 421 Greenbrook Drive, the team emphasizes patient-centered care in a collaborative setting.