Clinic Assistant, Academic Family Health

Clinic Assistant, Academic Family Health - (14146) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Type Casual Relief Organizational Department Sinai Health > Mount Sinai Hospital > Family Medicine Employee Group Non Union Location Sherman Health and Wellness Centre - Vaughan, ON L6A 3Z8 CA (Primary) Travel Requirement Hours (subject to change) This position is scheduled for alternating shifts on Fridays and Saturdays. Additional hours available based on clinic needs within hours of operation. Clinic hours: 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Monday to Thursday, Friday to 5:00 pm, and Saturday morning Salary Scale CAD $24.79 – $30.96 per hour (2025 SH02) Job Description Sinai Health is looking for a Clinic Assistant to support the Mount Sinai Academic Family Health Team at our Sherman Health and Wellness Centre location (9600 Bathurst Street, Vaughan). This Clinic Assistant position includes secondary assignments as a Chart Room Clerk and Medical Secretary. Is this you? You are highly adaptable, comfortable with shifting in responsibilities according our team’s needs. With assignments spanning Clinic Assistant, Chart Room Clerk, and Medical Secretary positions, your ability to smoothly transition between tasks is essential. Your flexible nature allows you to thrive in dynamic environments, embracing each new challenge with enthusiasm. You are an exceptionally organized and self‑motivated individual with excellent time management skills. Your attention to detail is unmatched, allowing you to excel under pressure and manage multiple competing demands efficiently. You consistently deliver high‑quality work, demonstrating a proactive approach to every task you undertake. About The Mount Sinai Academic Family Health Team The Mount Sinai Academic Family Health Team delivers comprehensive patient-centered primary care throughout every stage of life. Our goal is to help patients manage their health and enhance their overall quality of life. We do this by offering primary health care and several specialty and group programs. We have locations in Toronto at the Granovsky Gluskin Family Medicine Centre and in Vaughan at the Sherman Health and Wellness Centre. Family health teams bring several primary care providers into one care team. Working as a team means we can act as a primary point of care for patients and provide access to specialized supports in one location. The team consists of physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and other specialized health‑care providers. We have a special interest in perinatal care and the care of babies and children. Our services also include programs for diabetes management, mental health, nutrition, smoking cessation and geriatric care. - Escort patients into the clinical space and assist with patient preparation for visits - Monitor patient flow to facilitate optimal practice efficiency - Collect basic vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, height, weight and body mass index and document information in patient's electronic medical record - Perform basic tests such as visual acuity and urine dip tests and document results in patient's electronic medical record. - Assist clinical staff with minor procedures (e.g., pap tests, surgical procedures etc.) - Prepare medical equipment and exam rooms for patient visits as per infection control procedures and send used medical equipment/instruments for sterile processing using MDRD electronic system - Troubleshoot any issues with specimens such as: missing results and discrepancies with the samples - Contribute and support emergency response efforts - Transfer patients between wheelchairs and beds using mechanical lifts, and manage the collection, and delivery of specimens to designated departments or laboratories - Audit supplies and check expiration dates - Ensure proper disposal of sharps including sharp container - Ensure that the team dons and doffs the correct personal protective equipment when infection control practices are required - Initiate/assist with troubleshooting office equipment and technologies - Order and restock supplies and equipment - Maintain general tidiness of unit including cleaning isolation rooms as per Infection Control protocols - Maintain privacy and confidentiality of the patients, care providers and the whole team - Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned Job Requirements Mandatory - Minimum of one (1) year of related experience - Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma preferably with a healthcare focus such as Medical Lab Assistant / Technician Preferred - Previous experience working within a clinic/health environment - Previous experience in charting patients' medical details - Previous experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) program Skills and Knowledge - Proficiency in MS Office applications, and ability to work with databases - Knowledge of medical terminology - Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills, both verbal and written - Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record If this sounds like you and you’re ready to build your career within health care, apply now and let us know why you would be a great addition to our team. Open Date 11/5/2025 Posting Deadline 11/19/2025 All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00 pm of the posting deadline date. Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess. Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld‑Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld‑Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto. As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416‑586‑4800 ext. 7050, or email TalentAcquisitionAccommodation.msh@sinaihealth.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr