Arrow Medical is a pioneering addiction treatment clinic committed to making a positive impact on the lives of people who use drugs. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate, holistic, and judgment-free care to help individuals achieve their goals and live the life they want to live. Our team of doctors specialize in the provision of Opioid Agonist Therapy and harm reduction practices, including Safe Opioid Supply and Hepatitis C screening.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Medical Office Administrator to join our team at Arrow Medical, in partnership with Homes First, at the 22 Metropolitan Shelter in Scarborough. You will be working alongside our team of physicians, pharmacists, health liaisons, and case workers to provide Opioid Agonist Therapy and Safe Opioid Supply to patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, thrives in a team environment, and has a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
Hours:
Mondays 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursdays: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Potential for expanded hours and days of the week dependent on patient volume
- Prospect for expanded hours at our locations in Toronto if interested
Duties
- Schedule and confirm medical appointments with patients and communicate messages for medical staff and patients
- Enter and format electronic-based medical records and correspondence and prepare documents for review
- Interview patients in order to complete forms, documents,
and case histories including insurance and other claim forms
- Maintain confidential medical files and records
- Complete urine drug screening for patients prior to medical appointments
- Work with patients with Substance Use Disorders and substance withdrawal
- Work with patients who are experiencing homelessness, use drugs, racialized populations, Indigenous Peoples, people who engage in sex work, have mental health issues, and have had involvement with the court/jail/prison systems
- Perform point-of-care Hepatitis C screening for patients
- Order supplies and maintain inventory
- Answer phone calls, emails, or inquiries in a professional manner
- May supervise and train other staff in procedures and in use of current software
Skills
- Keen interest in addiction medicine and harm reduction
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with patients and staff
- Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus but not required; willingness to learn is essential
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
We hope you will join our mission at Arrow Medical to provide patient-centred care to people who use drugs.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6.0 – 15.0 per week
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Medical Office Administrator (Scarborough)
🏢 Arrow Medical
📍 Scarborough
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