Medical Assistant

At Appletree, we offer a wide range of career opportunities for individuals seeking experience in the healthcare industry. We have suitable positions for medical school hopefuls, for those interested in a career in healthcare, for foreign medical graduates, for those who are still searching for a career path, and for experienced professionals who are looking to make a positive impact in our community. We offer opportunities for growth, flexible work hours, access to premium healthcare services for you and your family, flexible benefits plan, and valuable experience that will jumpstart your career and continue your professional development.
The Opportunity
The Medical Assistant position is an entry level position (no medical experience necessary). It is ideal for the individual who is interested in exploring the field of healthcare and wants an opportunity to obtain the relevant experience. The position places a significant emphasis on excellent customer service skills, teamwork and ongoing development.

Compensation:

- Base rate $15.00 per hour, with additional earning potential.
- Total compensation of our top performers range from $15.50 to $16.50 per hour.

Benefits: dental, health spending account and Life insurance, with eligibility beginning at 6 months of continuous full time employment.

Reports to: Supervisor

Career Path: Training Consultant, Supervisor
What You'll Do
Medical Assistants are fully trained on and responsible for the following:

- Proper registration of the patient administratively (i.e. reception, scheduling, collecting payments, etc.)
- Proper preparation of the patient clinically (i.e. hosting the patient into the exam room and performing triage).
- Appropriate usage of our Electronic Medical Record system (EMR Advantage).
- Ensure consistent inventory levels through daily stocking of exam rooms and other areas of the clinic.
- Maintain a clean & quiet environment by cleaning/sanitizing exam rooms, foyers and bathrooms.
- Proper opening and/or closing procedures of the clinic.
- Record and document management and all administrative duties, as assigned.
- Opportunity to train in one or more specialty programs (e.g. Travel Medicine, Allergy Testing, Foot Care, and Wellbaby), following the successful completion of a 3-month probationary review.
- Other duties as required.
What We're Looking For
- 1-2 years of post-secondary education in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- An undergraduate or bachelor’s degree in health science, Kinesiology, General Science or Arts is considered an asset.
- Six months to one year of experience in a customer service environment (i.e. retail or hospitality).
- Excellent communication skills in English (spoken, written, reading and comprehension); other languages are considered an asset.
- Committed, reliable, and flexible with regards to scheduling of shifts (i.e. days, evenings and weekends).
- Flexible with regards to working at multiple clinic/office locations within the Ottawa Region.
- Passionate about personal learning, training and ongoing development.
What's Next

Appletree is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Appletree will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

**Salary**: $15.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location