Regional Medical Assistant

Lmc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Toronto is seeking a Regional Medical Assistant to support its clinics. This permanent full-time role involves preparing patients for their evaluations, coordinating patient flow within the clinic, and ensuring all necessary investigations are available. Applicants should have experience in medical office settings and be proficient in medication review and electronic records management.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient for the provider’s evaluation.
• Coordinates the flow of patients within the clinic.
• Ensures investigations are available and liaises with medical facilities.

Skills

Proficient in medication review

Proficient 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.

Position

Our growing team is looking for a Regional Medical Assistant who can work for us on a permanent full-time basis supporting our LMC clinics.

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.
• Travel to various LMC sites, as required.

Requirements

• Daily access to a reliable vehicle for travel to various LMC sites is required.
• 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.