Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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 (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.

Our growing team is looking for a Medical Assistant who can work for us on a permanent part-time basis (full-time hours may be available as needed) supporting our LMC Oakville clinic (3075 Hospital Gate. Suite 301. Oakville, ON)

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

• 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.
 

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