Clinic Assistant

Status: Regular Part-Time
Hours of Work: 28 hours/week

Pay scale: $19.967/hour - $23.491/hour
Application deadline: Until filled

Who are we?

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process you require an accommodation due to a disability, Please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

Job Summary

The Clinic Assistant assists the Primary Care team with a variety of duties, paying attention to efficiency, quality and infection control to ensure the smooth running of the medical clinics at the PQ and SN locations. The duties include ordering and stocking medical supplies and educational resources, equipment maintenance and maintaining infection control practices.

Job Specific Responsibilities

1.Clinic Resource Organization
- Orders and maintains clinic and exam room supplies inventory, consulting with an RN as necessary.
- Orders and maintains a stock of immunization serum and low-cost contraception from Ottawa Public Health.
- Disposes of expired drugs as per established schedule and maintains drug inventory.
- Restocks Centre First Aid kits and clinic home visiting bags as needed.
- Orders and maintains pandemic and other emergency supplies.
- Coordinates biohazard waste disposal from clinical areas.
- Ensures regular inspections and scheduled maintenance of medical equipment.
- Ensures exam rooms are cleaned, tidy and well stocked with extra attention to cleanliness as per clinic guidelines.
- Reprocesses equipment (collects, washes, packages and sterilizes instruments) in accordance with the Centre’s policies and procedures and incorporations infection control best practices).

2.Administration
- Performs administrative functions related to the clinic.
- Obtains quotes and maintains appropriate documentation for repairs/regular equipment maintenance.
- Organizes and maintains educational materials for clientuse.

3.Program Support
- Keeps staff informed of any issues that arise.
- Is a member of and participates as a representative of the Centre’s Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

4.Teamwork and Collaboration
- Assists in the development of program specific policies and procedures/guidelines and in the overall planning and development of the program.
- Attends and participates at team and general staff meetings as scheduled.
- Participates in the evaluation component of relevant program.
- Maintains effective communication of information among internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in staff development as appropriate to the position.

**Qualifications**:

- Secondary school diploma.
- Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment or Infection Control.
- LEAN Certification an asset.
- Post-secondary training in a medical office environment an asset.
- Related volunteer or work experience with a health services organization.
- Ability to communicate in English is mandatory, bilingual (French or other languages) is an asset
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sensitivity to low-income and multicultural communities.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.