Medical Affairs Associate

**Medical Affairs Associate**
- Department:_ Medical Staff Office
- Program:_ Medical Affairs
- Status:_ Regular Full Time

8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)
- Location:_ Oshawa
- Wage Schedule:_ $28.120 - $38.240 per hour
- File Number:_ 2400001403

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Medical Affairs Associate to join our team. In this position you will have the opportunity to use your extensive knowledge and expertise to help us develop, implement, and maintain an innovative and strategic approach to Medical Affairs that will meet the current and future needs of Lakeridge Health. You will play a key role in providing high quality administrative support to the Medical Affairs Office and to assigned Physician Leaders to achieve our vision and the objectives of Lakeridge Health's strategic direction.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Reporting to the Manager of Medical Affairs, the Medical Affairs Associate is instrumental in championing strategies between multiple stakeholders liaising with and supporting Lakeridge Health Credentialed Staff and Physician Leadership while facilitating Medical Affairs administrative processes.

As a professional resource your partnership acts as a liaison for credentialed staff communication of departmental activities, transmitting information and the implementation of policies and procedures assisting the Medical Staff Coordinators with recruitment intake and orientation support activities. The role requires a proactive, dynamic, individual who has strong interpersonal skills, willing to take on new challenges and to identify and implement innovative ideas for improving services in Medical Affairs.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Medical Office Administration Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience performing similar duties within a related environment;
- A minimum of 5 years of related experience is required;
- Intermediate level of computer skills with knowledge in Microsoft Programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (tested); a willingness to look to technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member with excellent interpersonal skills for a client focused environment;
- Comprehensive knowledge of health care organization office practices, procedures and standards;
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with valuable members of interdisciplinary teams and community support system/services;
- Demonstrated knowledge of academic and medical affairs functions an asset;
- Proven project management experience and facilitation skills;
- Strong verbal communication, presentation and writing skills;
- Must have a satisfactory performance record;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;
- Ability to travel between all LH sites as required; and
- Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.