medical secretary
About the company
The West Elgin Community Health Centre is located in the beautiful rural community of West Lorne, Ontario conveniently situated a half hour outside of London and Chatham.
About Us: The West Elgin Community Health Centre has served our rural communities for over 30 years. We work alongside extraordinary people at the Centre and are very proud to be a part of an alliance of community health centres across the province.
Our Centre focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of people and communities as we continue to value and advocate for a more inclusive society. We believe that housing, education, food, and the environment all play a role in health and well-being. We also believe that language, literacy, and poverty should not get in the way of receiving great care.
Our team provides primary care, illness prevention, health promotion services, and a range of community programs primarily to the residents of Dutton Dunwich and West Elgin municipalities. Our diabetes services are open to anyone and are offered at multiple locations in Elgin County.
We strive for a healthy and supportive work environment valuing compassion, excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect, and equity. Our vision supports a vibrant and caring community, people, and workplace.
Your tasks
Primary Responsibilities: Our Medical Secretary / Receptionist is an ambassador of the Centre and typically the first point of contact for our clients, community members, service partners and stakeholders. Aligning with our vision, mission, and values, this position provides exceptional client and reception services, supports primary health and allied health professionals with various healthcare administrative tasks, oversees client scheduling and maintaining electronic client charts, and makes specialist or diagnostic testing appointments when necessary.
Requirements
What Do You Bring to the Position?
- Kind and empathetic service skills, strong emotional intelligence, non-judgmental, compassionate, collaborative, accountable, and respectful with a keen focus on excellence, equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Medical secretary certificate or equivalent education and relevant work experience preferred.
- Familiarity with PS Suite (EMR) preferred with a strong computer /software application skill set.
- An appreciation of living and working in a rural community is an asset.
- The successful candidate is required to submit a vulnerable sector police clearance as a condition of employment.
What we offer
*Eligible for Employment Assistance Program and optional HOOPP participation*
Pay: $22.70-$26.71 per hour
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
How to apply
Should you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
Other
*Medical Secretary, Casual / Call-in Employment - ONE VACANCY*
Recruitment and AI Usage: Our Centre values diversity and supports an equitable and inclusive workplace where individual differences are respected. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
Work Location: In person