Medical Assistant Regional (Gta, West)

LMC is Canada’s largest specialist care provider in diabetes and endocrinology. We’re dedicated to transforming diabetes care for the better, making it more accessible, comprehensive and patient-centred than ever before.

Our interdisciplinary team of specialists consists of over 50 Endocrinologists, 34 Diabetes Educators (Nurses, Dietitians), Pharmacists, Optometrists and Chiropodists/Podiatrists. We have 11 clinics, 18 clinical research sites and provide care to over 68,000 patients across Canada.

Currently, our rapidly expanding team is looking for a Medical Assistant Regional who can work for us on a permanent, full-time basis, supporting our LMC West GTA sites.

*Please note - Access to a personal vehicle and ability to travel to all LMC sites is a mandatory requirement for this position.*

Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory of medications and follow all procedures regarding outdated medications (site specific)
• Take patient medical and social history
• Identify patients for possible participation in a Research Study
• Review medication list and present to Physician
• Coordinate the flow of patients in the examination and treatment areas to ensure efficient use of the facility and the Physician's schedule
• Prepare examination rooms with necessary medical supplies. Reorder as required
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology
• Prepare patient for physician evaluation, including but not limited to, measuring vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, and BMI and record information on patient's chart appropriately
• Conduct ECGs (electrocardiograms) as per Physician's direction
• Coordinate follow-up appointments and assist with arranging complex appointments
• Ensure proper documentation (i.e. patient information and forms are accurate in patient chart) and when necessary liaising with medical laboratories and/or Physician offices for appropriate patient documentation

Skills and Requirements:

• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent attention to detail is required
• Previous Personal Support Worker or Medical Laboratory experience is considered an asset
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficiency in measuring various vital signs such as ECGs, BMI and blood pressure (manual)
• Experience in an EMR environment preferred
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Accuro)
• Post Secondary Education in a Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician program
• Superior time management skills

LMC provides six industry-leading programs areas:

• Diabetes Pharmacy
• Canada's largest Clinical Research network specializing in Diabetes innovations
• Endocrinology Specialist Practice (publicly-funded) - representing the largest group of Endocrinologists globally
• Chiropody & Foot Specialist Care
• Optometry & Eye Specialist Care
• Nationally-accredited Diabetes Education Program (publicly-funded)

Why LMC might be right for you!

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Appreciation Days Off
• RRSP contribution matching
• Education allowance (days and funding)
• 2016 Certified Best Workplace™
• 2014 and 2015 Canada’s Best Workplaces™
• Ongoing career training and development
• Opportunities to work with internationally renowned Endocrinologists
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Additional Holiday Closure
• State of the art Electronic Medical Records (EMR) environment

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.

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