Position Description
The Clinical Assistant will work under the supervision of physicians. The position includes completing detailed clinical assessments of patients, implementing medical directives, coordinating acquisition of appropriate investigations, assisting with a variety of procedures and interventions, participating in family-centred rounds, reviewing cases with the medical team, and completing related administrative clinical documentation.
Here's What You'll Get to Do:
Obtain the medical history from patients
Complete focused physical examinations relevant to the assessment
Participate in the development and implementation of medical directives for ordering of common investigations such as bloodwork, urinalyses, routine radiological studies, etc.
Produce clinical documentation and reports using electronic medical record systems
Liaise with consultation services
Complete administrative documentation, i.e. medication reconciliation
Participate in Divisional quality, safety and efficiency activities
Participate in daily educational rounds
Here’s What You’ll Need:
Educational requirement: Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bilingual of Chinese and English
Ability to work in a busy clinical environment with appropriate attention to detail
Willingness to work according to our clinic policies and practice guidelines
Capacity to assist with patient care in a manner that emphasizes quality and safety
Respect for patient confidentiality and awareness of issues around age of consent
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to recognize clinical scenarios that require immediate attention from the staff physician and other team members
Perform other cross-functional responsibilities as requested
Proficiency with computers and other office equipment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Flexible language requirement:
Work Location: In person
