September 14th, 2026

Our Family Practice Clinic is seeking an experienced RPN/Medical Assistant. The position will be 4 days per week (Monday – Thursday: 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. 30 hours per week) with flexibility required for occasional evenings and weekends for After Hour Clinics. You will work within a new family practice and with all members of the health care team in the promotion of patient health and prevention of diseases.

The RPN will practice within his/her full scope of practice as outlined in the Standards of Practice by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

This position involves both clinical and administrative duties, including effective appointment scheduling, chart management, answering messages, booking consults and tests, monthly billing and reconciliations, office organization, direct patient care and assisting the physician.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities

Answer phones and direct the caller to the appropriate party if necessary

Greet patients upon arrival, sign them in and gather any other necessary data

Schedule appointments for new and recurring patients based on Physician availability

Maintain patient records and management of incoming/outgoing documents

Frequent review of messages and prompt response

Assist patient in scheduling testing for off-site services or specialist consults

Process payments from patients for uninsured visits

OHIP billing and reconciliation monthly

Clinical Responsibilities

Bring patients into clinic rooms and provide vitals and basic history as indicated





Assist with procedures as needed

Administer immunizations and ensure immunizations are up to date.

Administer clinical procedures such as suture removal, skin and wound dressings, TB testing and ear syringing.

Perform blood pressures, follow-ups, assess response to medications

Practice Environment

Ensure adequate stock and appropriate storage of immunizations duties.

Maintain clean, orderly, and well-stocked examination rooms.

Handle all specimens as infectious. Dispose of sharp objects and specimens appropriately.

Sterilize office medical equipment.

Qualifications

Current Certificate of Registration for Registered Practical Nurse with a minimum of one year experience

Medical administration experience is an asset

Ability to handle a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking and prioritization of tasks

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to do basic triage

Ability to receive and adapt to recent ideas and constructive feedback

Thorough understanding of medical terminology

Attention to detail with meticulous record keeping

Familiarity with an EMR is an asset

Willingness to take on large scope of roles in order to make office run as effectively as possible

Knowledge of community resources is an asset.

Application deadline: October 1, 2026

Hours: 30 hours/week; Monday to Thursday (some evening and weekend work may be required)

Job type: Permanent

Salary: $28.00-$30.00/hour

Posted in Careers, Physician Employed Opportunities

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