Posting Period

Open: April 1, 2023 Deadline: April 7, 2023 Non-Union

Department Name

Women\'s Care Reporting to the Manager, the Clinic Assistant supports patient care by navigating and preparing patients for their clinical examination by the Health Care Professional (HCP). The HCP could be a Medical Doctor, a Nurse Practitioner functioning under a medical directive, or a Registered Nurse. The Clinic Assistant will work in the ambulatory clinics, as well as in the procedure room for women having therapeutic abortions. The Clinic Assistant maintains patient flow through the clinic by preparing the room for each patient, taking vitals on all obstrtrics (OB) patients, entering orders electronically into Cerner, assisting all team members, and ensuring the clinic is properly stocked. Rate of Pay: $24.75 per hour - $26.19 per hour Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Successful completion of grade 12 education or equivalent acceptable to the hospital
• Successful completion of one (1) year certificate as a Medical Office Assistant, Health Care Office Assistant or equivalent/advanced related education
• One year recent, related experience in an ambulatory setting or community outpatient clinic,OB/GYN clinic
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)
• Demonstrated ability in taking vital signs, including blood pressure readings, urine sample collection and urine dip testing
• Demonstrated computer and keyboarding skills including the use of Cerner applications, Microsoft Office, Internet and Outlook
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a busy clinic environment with multiple demands
• Demonstrated good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills in order to ensure all the necessary information is collected as per individual circumstance
• Demonstrated strong customer service focus with the ability to work within a team environment or independently
• Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC\xe2\x80\x99s Mission, Vision and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a health review which includes providing vaccination records or proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (Chicken Pox). In addition, candidates will need to provide documentation of Tuberculosis Skin testing and a completed COVID vaccine series (two vaccines).

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable. As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 3 months.