Medical Assistant - Casual/On-Call

The Township of Norwich, with a population of 11,367 within the County of Oxford, is seeking applicants for a roster of casual/on-call Medical Assistants at the Norwich Medical Centre located in Norwich, Ontario. Hours and days of work will vary based on coverage demand during peak times and for vacation or sick time. The pay range for this position is $26.11 to $30.55 per hour.

Duties include (but are not limited to) exam room preparation (select, setup and maintain medical supplies and equipment), patient preparation (measure and record vital signs, record chief complaint in electronic medical record), scheduling patients for diagnostic tests and specialist appointments, provide basic medical advice as directed by the physician, medical procedures and tasks as trained and delegated by the physician. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Health Care Office Assistant or similar program. Practical nursing and/or experience in family physician office are considered assets
• Valid CPR / AED/ First Aid certification
• Flexibility with scheduling, both in advance or on short notice
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment
• Detail oriented with excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Confident, personable, and professional
• Experience with electronic medical records, especially PS Suite considered an asset
• Patient confidentiality is of utmost importance

Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, but the nature of the business requires occasional later evening and/or weekend hours. Please view a detailed job description which is available on our website at www.norwich.ca or upon request.

Applicants must indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications in their resume.

Please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26th, 2024, to:

Mary Winegarden, Human Resources Coordinator

Township of Norwich, 285767 Airport Road, Norwich, ON N0J 1P0

Phone # 519/667-2000 Ext. 7616, E-Mail: mwinegarden@norwich.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.  Personal information collected will be used solely for applicant selection in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  The Township of Norwich is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA) upon advance notice of specific accommodation required.