Clinical Aide (International Medical Graduate IMG) - Newmarket

Job Location: Newmarket
Job Type: Full time
Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends...
Compensation: $21.00 - $24.00
Number of Vacancies: 1

COMPANY INFORMATION:
Looking to make a difference?  Looking to join an incredible team?    

Medicentres is a growing network of professionally managed healthcare clinics dedicated to providing accessible healthcare to patients across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.

Regardless of your role, you will be an integral part of our customer-first team and are guaranteed to make an impact on the lives of Canadians. Medicentres is seeking to change the way healthcare is delivered in Canada by using technology to improve the patient experience.

By choosing to belong at Medicentres, you will join a team of passionate, like-minded people enjoying a challenging and rewarding career in the ever-changing health care industry. It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters.

JOB PURPOSE:
The Clinical Aide supports the delivery of comprehensive primary healthcare services within a family medicine clinic setting. Working under the supervision and direction of a licensed physician and reporting to the physician while maintaining a healthy, respectful and professional behaviour with other clinic staff.

Clinical Aide assists with patient care coordination, clinical procedures, documentation, and day-to-day clinic operations while maintaining high standards of professionalism, patient safety, and confidentiality.             

MEDICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing the patients for physician assessment and complete medical examinations
• Recording vital signs, heights, weights, visual acuities
• Recording accurately and maintaining patient’s records and complete administrative tasks as per physician’s instruction including sending referrals, booking investigations and responding to queries.
• Assisting the physician with breast and pelvic examinations and IUD procedures
• Performs a variety of care interventions and medical procedures as permitted and supervised by the physician, within the designated scope of practice including administering injections, vaccinations, Ear flushes, applying dressing & wound care.
• Support patient flow and scheduling within a busy clinic environment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy standards.
• Follows standards of cleanliness and safety
• Actively participates in company initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A medical degree from a school of medicine listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
• Successful completion of the MCCEE (Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination) or MCCQE (Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination)
• Experience with EMR (Med Access, CHR, Accuro) software
• Excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills
• Excellent clinical and customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information in compliance with the relevant provincial privacy legislation
• Computer skills including Excel and word are an asset
• CPR – Health Care Provider BLS is required.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, clinic staff and external stakeholders such as other clinics, hospital, nurses, and other external organizations.
• Ability to balance and manage workload tasks.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs.

We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note, AI may be used in the selection and recruitment process.