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The Clinic on the Harbour is a family physician office in Picton, committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care in a supportive team environment.
The Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) supports our clinic by providing primary care through direct office care and innovative, award-winning programs and services. By joining the clinic, the Administrative Assistant also becomes part of the PEFHT team, sharing a commitment to fulfill our vision: to be partners in ensuring Prince Edward County residents have the best possible health throughout life.
Role Summary
We are seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to join our well-established family physician practice. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who thrives in the ever-evolving environment of rural primary care. The Administrative Assistant will work primarily at the Clinic on the Harbour with a team comprised of family physicians Drs. Burrows, Le Blanc, and Marleau, an experienced clinic nurse, and a fellow part-time Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant will also provide ad hoc administrative support to the PEFHT, as we are co-located with its Picton office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Acting as a primary contact for patients, guiding them through the healthcare process
- Coordinating appointments, follow-up visits, and referrals
- Facilitating communication between patients and healthcare professionals, and between our office and other healthcare facilities
- Maintaining and updating patient records and ensuring confidentiality
- Assisting with the management of clinic operations and patient flow
- Working cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
Preferred Qualifications/Assets:
- Post-secondary diploma (medical secretarial office administration preferred)
- Work experience in a medical secretarial role in a primary health care setting
- Experience with electronic medical records and web-based applications
- A compassionate, customer service-based approach to patient care and an understanding of patient needs
- Above average interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to set and manage priorities
- Highest commitment to privacy and confidentiality
Applications will be accepted until 5pm, Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
To learn more about our Family Health Team, please visit https://www.pefht.com.
