Clinic Assistant - Ottawa, Canada - Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre

Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Status:
Regular Part-Time

Hours of Work: 28 hours/week

Pay scale:
$19.967/hour - $23.491/hour

Application deadline:
Until filled

Who are we?
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve.

We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk.

PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

If at any stage in the selection process you require an accommodation due to a disability, Please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

Job Summary

The Clinic Assistant supports the Primary Care team with a variety of duties, paying attention to efficiency, quality improvement and infection control to ensure the smooth running of the medical clinics at the PQ and SN locations.

The duties include ordering and stocking medical supplies and educational resources, equipment maintenance and maintaining infection control practices and other duties as assigned.

Job Specific Responsibilities
Clinic Resource Organization

Orders and maintains clinic and exam room supplies inventory, consulting with an RN as necessary.
Orders and maintains a stock of immunization serum and lowcost contraception from Ottawa Public Health.
Disposes of expired drugs as per established schedule and maintains drug inventory.
Restocks Centre First Aid kits and clinic home visiting bags as needed.
Orders and maintains pandemic and other emergency supplies.
Coordinates biohazard waste disposal from clinical areas.
Ensures regular inspections and scheduled maintenance of medical equipment.
Ensures exam rooms are cleaned, tidy and well stocked with extra attention to cleanliness as per clinic guidelines.
Reprocesses equipment (collects, washes, packages and sterilizes instruments) in accordance with the Centre's policies and procedures and incorporations infection control best practices).
Other duties as assigned

Administration

Performs administrative functions related to the clinic.
Obtains quotes and maintains appropriate documentation for repairs/regular equipment maintenance.
Organizes and maintains educational materials for client use.

Program Support

Keeps staff informed of any issues that arise.
Is a member of and participates as a representative of the Centre's Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

Teamwork and Collaboration

Assists in the development of program specific policies and procedures/guidelines and in the overall planning and development of the program.
Attends and participates at team and general staff meetings as scheduled.
Participates in the evaluation component of relevant program.
Maintains effective communication of information among internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in staff development as appropriate to the position.

Qualifications:

Secondary school diploma required; Postsecondary education in health related field is preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Sensitivity to lowincome and multicultural communities.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate in English is mandatory, bilingual (French or other languages) is an asset
Ability to work at multiple work locations
Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment or Infection Control is an asset
LEAN Certification is an asset