Medical Assistant

Company

LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology

We’re Canada’s largest Specialist group in Diabetes & Endocrinology. Over 50 Endocrinologists and 34 Diabetes Educators in 11 centres of excellence providing specialist care to over 56,000 patients across Canada.

Location

1929 Bayview Ave. Suite 107 Toronto, ON M4G 3E8

Duties

-Coordinate the flow of patients in the examination and treatment areas to ensure efficient use of the facility and the Physician's schedule
-Ensure proper documentation (i.e. patient information and forms are accurate in patient chart) and when necessary liaising with medical laboratories and/or Physician offices for appropriate patient documentation
-Prepare patient for physician evaluation, including but not limited to, measuring vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, and BMI and record information on patient's chart appropriately
-Conduct ECGs (electrocardiograms) as per Physician's direction
-Identify patients for possible participation in a Research Study
-Take patient medical and social history
-Review medication list and present to Physician
-Coordinate follow-up appointments and assist with arranging complex appointments
-Prepare examination rooms with necessary medical supplies. Reorder as required
-Maintain inventory of medications and follow all procedures regarding outdated medications (site specific)
-Maintain current CPR certification
-Sound knowledge of medical terminology

Requirements

-Proficiency in measuring various vital signs such as ECGs, BMI and blood pressure
-Previous Personal Support Worker or Medical Laboratory experience is considered an asset
-Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
-Excellent customer service skills
-Superior time management skills
-Excellent attention to detail is required
-Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
-Excellent computer skills
-Experience in an EMR environment preferred