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JOB POSTINGJOB TITLE: Medical Office Assistant, ReliefCLASSIFICATION: Medical Office AssistantJOB TYPE: Casual/ReliefDEPARTMENT: Primary Health CareREPORTS TO: Manager, Primary Health CareSTART DATE: As soon as possiblePAY RANGE: $21.32-25.66DEADLINE TO APPLY: Ongoing apply to: https://swchc.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.phpid=394________________________________________________________________________________About SWCHCEstablished in 1978, Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) is a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 16,000 clients annually. We combine primary health care services with a wide range of other health promotion and community development services, with a focus on improving the social determinants of health. We do this by removing barriers to accessing services for people who are vulnerable because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.Somerset West is deeply connected to the communities we serve. We pay particular attention to groups facing barriers, including people who are isolated seniors; those experiencing mental health challenges; those from ethnocultural, racialized or newcomer communities; those living with low-income; and those who are homeless or precariously housed. We value equity, diversity, caring and inclusion. We accept people without judgement and support them where they are at in their life.JOB SUMMARYSWCHC is looking for an experienced Medical Office Assistant to work in our busy Primary Health Care clinics.We work within an anti-racism, anti-oppression framework that acknowledges systemic racism exists and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

• Please note that this is a casual position, and the successful candidate will only be contacted to cover shifts on an as needed basis (e.g., replacing employees that are sick, on vacation, etc.). There are no guaranteed weekly hours. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Education
  • Medical office assistant diploma an asset

• Professional Experience
  • Three- five years’ experience in a clinic setting
  • Knowledge of PS Suites an asset

• Key Competencies
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Able to work effectively in an interprofessional environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Successful criminal reference check, vulnerable sector

• Linguistic profile
  • Bilingual, English, and French preferred, other languages an asset

• Personal Suitability
  • Commitment to the principles of health equity, inclusion, and anti-racism/anti-oppression

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities include, but are not limited to,

• Scheduling clients
• Appointment registration
• Answering phones
• Maintaining medical files
• Scanning
• Faxing

General Employee Responsibilities

• Contributes to the Centre’s activities to collect, analyse and report on data and relevant information and participate in research,
• Preserves confidentiality of all client and employee information and seeks to minimize risk while working with data,
• Submits records of time worked and time off in a timely manner,
• Maintains and develops professional competence, and where applicable, a professional licence to practice, through appropriate continuing education methods (e.g. peer interaction, literature review, conferences, courses, staff development leave, etc.),
• Complies and adheres to all applicable Centre policies and procedures,
• Develops personal work plan in consultation with Manager, Community Engagement.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Respects and values the diversity of the community and individuals
• Supports the Centre’s student placement programs
• Contributes to the Centre’s work by participation in activities that seek to strengthen collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork, such as intercomponent committees and working groups, strategic planning and accreditation.
• Contributes to the Centre’s practices of hiring, orienting and training of employees
• Participates actively in team meetings
• Consults with and provides support to team members and other SWCHC employees regarding professional issues
• Participates in the Centre’s strategic planning process
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures by providing feedback in the Centre’s policy development process
• Works in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health
• Participates in team and individual professional development opportunities

Occupational Health and SafetyThe Community Health Promoter must also work within the scope of all legislative and Centre policies related to occupational health and safety. In this capacity, the employee:

• Must read and follow the Centre’s occupational health and safety policies.
• Must have an OH&S Review at the beginning of their employment.
• Must participate in any mandatory training the Centre provides including Worker or Supervisor Safety Awareness Training and WHMIS Training.
• Must complete the AODA training
• Must participate in Non Violence Crisis Intervention Training

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to: https://swchc.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.phpid=394**It is the policy of SWCHC to require COVID-19 immunization for all employees, volunteers, students, and contractors, including those who work from home with the following exceptions: Persons with a medical reason that prevents them from being vaccinated against COVID-19; Persons with other reasonable considerations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code that restrict them from being vaccinated against Covid 19 vaccination.**Somerset West Community Health Centre is committed to the principles of access and equity and to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. This includes diversity in languages spoken, culture, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression. We are committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression principles and practice, and a work environment that is free from harassment.We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups. In keeping with our commitment to equity, applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their applications. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them. SW CHC is in full compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Human Rights Act.If at any stage in the selection process you require special accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.Due to the high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contactedQuick Apply

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