Clinical Aide - Capilano

Medicentres Canada Inc.•Edmonton, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the supervision of the physician and reporting to the Clinic Manager, the Clinical Aide provides excellent patient care, customer service, and administrative support to help ensure efficient clinic operations.

Requirements

A medical degree from a school of medicine listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
Successful completion of the MCCEE (Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination) or MCCQE (Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination)
Experience with EMR (Med Access, CHR, Accuro) software
Excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills
Excellent clinical and customer service and organizational skills
Ability to handle confidential information in compliance with the relevant provincial privacy legislation
CPR – Health Care Provider BLS is required.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills including Excel and word are an asset

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of care interventions and medical procedures as permitted and supervised by the physician, within the designated scope of practice.
Setting up and assisting with minor surgical procedures
Assisting with cast applications and removals
Administration of injections and vaccinations
Setting up room and preparing patient for complete medical examinations
Use of a glucometer
Perform urinalysis using dipsticks
Perform pregnancy test using OTC media
Suturing of minor wounds
Applying dressings, tensors, splints, and slings
Removal of sutures and staples
Ear flushing
Starting oxygen therapy under physician orders
Taking & recording vital signs, heights, weights, visual acuities
Assembling & maintaining required sterile equipment & supplies
Assisting with pelvic examinations and IUD procedures
Maintaining orderly storage and disposal of clinic supplies
Follows standards of cleanliness and safety
Greeting and registering and rooming patients
Accurately charting any medical procedures or interventions performed, in the patient chart
Scheduling and notifying patients of appointments
Scanning patient documents as required
Opening mail, receiving faxes and distributing appropriately
Completing daily, weekly and monthly chore lists
Understands physician profiles and executes on requests in order to properly support physicians
Actively participates in company initiatives
Other duties as assigned