Posted on March 27, 2024
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From 2024-03-27
Job Description
Do you have experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and addictions? Are you interested in being part of a wraparound clinic supporting a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals? If so, this position may be for you!
What We Do And Why We Do It
The Alex provides wrap-around health care, housing, social and wellness programs to Calgary’s most vulnerable citizens. Using a patient and client-centred, multi-disciplinary model of care, The Alex envisions a healthy and caring community where every person is valued and can thrive. Our core purpose is to improve quality of life through accessible and integrated health, housing, and social services.
Health. Home. Humanity.
The Alex Community Health Centre’s primary goal is keeping people and communities well. Through comprehensive and coordinated primary care delivery, this multidisciplinary team ensures the client receives timely services, appropriate referrals, and the delivery of seamless care. Special attention focuses on reducing accessibility barriers and focusing more on a comprehensive wraparound approach to service delivery. A model of care that addresses social, health, and financial needs with particular attention towards building wellness and quality of life.
Reporting to the Clinic Manager, Community Health Centre, the Medical Office Assistant (MOA) is a vital part of the clinical care team at the Alex Community Health Centre.
What You Will Do
- Medical information management (EMR skills)
- Physical assessment and care of clients
- Maintenance of clinic workspace and environment
- General Medical Office Duties
- Commitment to team-based care
What You Bring
- Medical Office Assistant Certificate
- Minimum two years’ experience in a medical office environment
- Experience with basic physical assessment skills, including measurement of client vital signs
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to build and maintain rapport with marginalized individuals
Working Environment
The Alex Community Health Centre (2840-2 Ave SE); position will support all programs within the main building
Benefits
- 3-weeks’ vacation
- Sick/Wellness Days
- Personal Days Floating Holiday
- Medical and Dental Coverage
How To Apply
If you are as passionate as we are about making a difference in people’s lives, please visit our career centre: Jobs at The Alex | The Alex.