Part-Time
Clinical Aide
Medicentres Canada
No salary listed
Edmonton, AB, Canada
In Person
MD
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
CPR
Patient Care
Word/Pages/Docs
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Vital Signs
Customer Service
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
- A medical degree from a school of medicine listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
- Successful completion of the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination or Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination.
- Experience with electronic medical record software, including Med Access, CHR, or Accuro.
- Excellent communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
- Clinical, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information in compliance with relevant provincial privacy legislation.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification at the Health Care Provider Basic Life Support level is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of care interventions and medical procedures as permitted and supervised by the physician within the designated scope of practice.
- Set up and assist with minor surgical procedures.
- Assist with cast applications and removals.
- Administer injections and vaccinations.
- Set up rooms and prepare patients for complete medical examinations.
- Use a glucometer.
- Perform urinalysis using dipsticks.
- Perform pregnancy tests using over-the-counter media.
- Suture minor wounds.
- Apply dressings, tensors, splints, and slings.
- Remove sutures and staples.
- Perform ear flushing.
- Start oxygen therapy under physician orders.
- Take and record vital signs, heights, weights, and visual acuities.
- Assemble and maintain required sterile equipment and supplies.
- Assist with pelvic examinations and intrauterine device procedures.
- Maintain orderly storage and disposal of clinic supplies.
- Follow standards of cleanliness and safety.
- Greet, register, and room patients.
- Accurately chart medical procedures or interventions performed in patient charts.
- Schedule and notify patients of appointments.
- Scan patient documents as required.
- Open mail, receive faxes, and distribute them appropriately.
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly chore lists.
- Understand physician profiles and execute requests to properly support physicians.
- Actively participate in company initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word are an asset.