Career Opportunity Job Title: Medical Office Assistant
Classification: Medical Office Assistant
Department: Primary Health Care
Reporting to: Manager, Primary Health Care
We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.
SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. SWCHC is well known for its excellent Community Health Centre (CHC) model and its professional health services team, but it has also become a leader in offering a wide range of community-building activities and advocacy programs. Our team of doctors, nurses, dietitians and more offer a range of medical services.




SWCHC is looking for an experienced Medical Office Assistant to work in our busy Primary Health Care clinics.
Medical Office Assistant diploma (an asset)

Life and Work Experience

- 3–5 years’ experience in a clinic setting
- Knowledge of PS Suite (an asset)
- Required Language

Fluency in English required.
Working knowledge of French preferred
Other languages considered an asset.
Proficient computer skills
Commitment to the principles of health equity, inclusion, and anti-racism/anti-oppression
As our Medical Office Assistant, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Answering phones
Maintaining medical files
Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal chance employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups.

📌 Medical Clinic Office Assistant (Ottawa)
🏢 Somerset West Community Health Centre
📍 Ottawa