• FULL-TIME
• Temporary

Status:                                Full-time, 12-month contract

Location:                           London, ON (on-site)

Hours:                                35 hours/week

Salary:                                $39,050 to $46,200 per year

Paid Time Off:                 Vacation, health & personal days, spiritual/cultural days, professional development, and birthday

Pension:                            HOOPP (defined benefit pension plan) – optional for contract

Posting Date:                   October 4, 2024

Deadline:                          October 18, 2024

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) is a diverse, dynamic, multiservice Indigenous health and wellness agency.  We strive to provide quality, wholistic health services by sharing and promoting traditional and western health practices to enable people to live in a more balanced state of well-being. SOAHAC provides services to Indigenous people including those who live on and off reserve, status, non-status, Inuit, and Metis within the Southwest, Waterloo Wellington and Erie St Clair regions.  SOAHAC has a mandate of ensuring that health services are accessible, of high quality, and are culturally appropriate. It is SOAHAC’s objective to build health care capacity within Indigenous communities.

Are you a knowledgeable and driven individual who is passionate about making a tangible difference? We are looking for an Intake Medical Administrative Assistant to join the team at our London site. Report to the Manager, Quality & Compliance, the Intake Medical Administrative Assistant will support each SOAHAC site with the intake process of Primary Care, Mental Health, and Traditional Healing. The successful applicant will connect with potential clients, distribute and collect intake packages, maintain and evaluation wait lists, set up initial meetings with health care providers, and assist in finding alternative care should intakes close.

Why work with us?

• Make an Impact: Your work will amplify SOAHAC’s mission, ensuring that Indigenous communities have access to vital, wholistic health services.
• Innovative and Collaborative Environment: Work in a multidisciplinary setting that values the exchange of ideas, innovation, and collective learning.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from meaningful professional development opportunities in a culturally rich environment that supports your career aspirations.
• Supportive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive pay, a supportive benefits package, and meaningful time off to ensure your personal well-being.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: Diploma in Medical Administration or equivalent, with 3-5 years of knowledge and experience working in an Indigenous multi-service health and wellness environment or similar an asset.
• Indigenous Cultural Knowledge and Understanding: Knowledge of culture and local Indigenous communities in Southwestern Ontario an asset. Must be supportive of both Indigenous and western models of wellness and health care.
• Cultural Sensitivity & Awareness: A genuine respect for Indigenous cultures and practices, with an openness to learning and engaging with Indigenous communities. Experience with Indigenous communities is an asset.

• Clinical Knowledge: Must possess a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Prior experience utilizing medical scheduling software, preferably with an EMR (PSS required). Knowledge of various Indigenous and mainstream community agencies, service providers and resources.

• Organization and Time Management: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: You are a team player who can establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and across teams.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact positively with community members, management, and staff.
• Additional Requirements: You have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, as travel within the region may be needed. You’ll also need a clean police check and up-to-date immunizations and records.

For full posting details, please visit our website at soahac.on.ca