Regional Medical Assistant

LMC Healthcare; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

LMC Healthcare is seeking a Regional Medical Assistant to support GTA East clinics including Vaughan, Downtown, Bayview and Scarborough. This part-time position requires travel between sites with a vehicle and involves patient prep, EMR documentation, and coordinating clinic flow.

Responsibilities include reviewing meds, assisting with examinations, and supporting the multidisciplinary team. Prior MA or nursing experience is preferred; access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical office environment.
• Proficient in reviewing medications and patient histories.
• Knowledge of EMR systems and medical terminology.
• Ability to coordinate patient flow and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient for evaluation, documents medical history and vitals.
• Reviews medication lists and records social/medical history in EMR.
• Coordinates patient flow within the clinic and provider schedules.
• Ensures investigations are available and liaises with facilities.
• Promotes coordinated care with the LMC multidisciplinary team.
• Prepares examination rooms with supplies and equipment.
• Handles download of diabetes devices and attends meetings.
• Assists with administrative duties and cross-training as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR proficiency

Medical office experience

Administrative duties

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Nurse credential (LPN/RN) considered

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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 (Ontario and Alberta). 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 Regional Medical Assistant, supporting our LMC GTA East clinics (ex. Vaughan, Downtown, Bayview & Scarborough), on a permanent part-time basis (minimum 4 days/week).

Access to a reliable vehicle for travel to various LMC sites is required.

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

• 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

Compensation range

The expected compensation for the position is $19-$21/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.