24 Oct
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True Care Fertility
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Mississauga
24 Oct
True Care Fertility
Mississauga
Position Summary
The Clinical Assistant supports the Clinical Director and supervising physicians in delivering high-quality, patient-centred fertility care. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals, the Clinical Assistant assists with patient consultations, fertility cycle monitoring, treatment coordination, clinical procedures and follow-up care.
The role involves supporting patients throughout their fertility journey, reviewing clinical information and coordinating next steps in treatment under physician direction. The successful candidate must demonstrate sound clinical judgement within their authorized scope of practice, strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
All clinical activities, including any controlled acts, must be performed within the individual's authorized scope of practice and in accordance with applicable legislation, delegation requirements, clinic policies and physician supervision arrangements. Although this role is advertised as Full-time, we are open to Part-time applicants as well. Please advise us in your application.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Support and Patient Care
- Support the Clinical Director and supervising physicians in delivering patient care as an extension of the physician-patient relationship.
- Perform delegated clinical duties and controlled acts where legally authorized and appropriately delegated by the supervising physician.
- Assist physicians during clinical assessments, consultations and procedures.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, coordinated and high-quality patient care.
- Establish qualified,
ethical and trusting relationships with patients, families and members of the healthcare team.
- Deliver patient care in a manner consistent with True Care Fertility's mission, values, policies and standards of practice.
2. Patient Consultations and Fertility Education
- Assist with initial patient consultations and follow-up appointments, including fertility cycle monitoring visits.
- Provide patients with information about fertility investigations, treatment options, procedures and next steps following their initial investigative cycle.
- Explain treatment processes and clinical instructions within the scope of the role and under physician direction.
- Respond to patient questions and concerns, escalating clinical questions or decisions to the supervising physician when appropriate.
- Provide compassionate emotional support to patients throughout their fertility journey, recognizing the sensitive and personal nature of fertility treatment.
3. Treatment Planning and Coordination
- Review patient files, medical histories, investigation results and relevant clinical documentation in preparation for consultations and follow-up appointments.
- Discuss investigation findings and potential next steps with the treating physician to support the development and coordination of individualized treatment plans.
- Assist with coordinating treatment plans,
follow-up appointments, investigations and cycle monitoring activities as directed by the physician.
- Ensure treatment-related follow-ups and outstanding investigations are tracked and communicated to the appropriate clinical team members.
- Communicate treatment instructions to patients only in accordance with the supervising physician's direction and the Clinical Assistant's authorized scope of practice.
4. Clinical Procedures and Treatment Support
- Assist physicians during fertility-related clinical procedures and ensure the necessary documentation and supplies are prepared.
- Perform intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedures only where legally authorized, appropriately delegated and supported by the required training, competence and supervision arrangements.
- Carry out delegated clinical orders in accordance with physician instructions, clinic protocols and applicable professional requirements.
- Support patient preparation, procedural coordination and post-procedure follow-up as directed by the supervising physician.
- Maintain appropriate infection prevention, patient safety and clinical documentation standards.
5. Results Review and Patient Follow-Up
- Review patient files, laboratory results, diagnostic investigations and imaging reports in preparation for physician review.
- Identify abnormal or outstanding laboratory and imaging results requiring attention and promptly escalate them to the supervising physician in accordance with established protocols.
- Communicate results and follow-up instructions to patients after the supervising physician has reviewed the findings and provided
📌 Clinical Assistant (Mississauga)
🏢 True Care Fertility
📍 Mississauga