FT Contract Medical Administrative Assistant

Status: Full Time Contract until March 31, 2027 Location: Owen Sound, ON Hours: 35 hours/week [Monday to Friday] Salary: $41,547 to $51,933 per year Paid Time Off: 6 % in lieu off Pension: HOOPP (defined benefit plan) Posting Date: August 24, 2026 Deadline: September 7, 2026 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. The Centre provides services to Indigenous people including those who live on and off reserve, status, non-status, Inuit, and Metis within the Windsor-Essex region. SOAHAC has a mandate of ensuring that health services are accessible, of high quality, and are culturally appropriate. We are also mandated to build health care capacity within Indigenous communities. Currently, we are seeking the services of a Medical Administrative Assistant to join our interdisciplinary staff team at our site in Owen Sound. As an essential, often first contact and critical liaison between community members accessing SOAHAC’s services and our interdisciplinary staff team, the Medical Administrative Assistant will help maintain SOAHAC’s core values in the provision of culturally safe care. The Medical Administrative Assistant assists in providing a positive, welcoming environment for community members, visitors, individual clients, their families and staff. You will provide medical, administrative, technical and clerical support to SOAHAC team members in various programs. This is a key communications role and as such, you will participate in maintaining internal relations between staff, health service providers, as well as community partners. Responsibilities: Create a warm and inviting reception for community members, visitors, individual SOAHAC clients and families, in person and on the telephone. Collaborate as part of the interdisciplinary staff team for the best interest of the clients, their families and community wellness outcomes Aid and support by processing referrals to specialists, laboratory and procedural appointments, and pharmacist inquiries as part of the interdisciplinary staff team Ensure proper notification of medical appointments and medical correspondence as part of the interdisciplinary staff team Maintain an efficient computerized client encounter system by inputting and updating information into PSS (Telus) on a regular basis Requirements: Graduate of a Medical Administrative Diploma or equivalent 3-5 years knowledge/experience working in an Indigenous multi-service health and wellness environment or similar is considered an asset Supportive of both Indigenous and western models of wellness and health care Possess a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology Prior experience utilizing medical scheduling software, preferably with an EMR (ideally PS Suites) Extensive computer literacy Knowledge of various Indigenous and mainstream community agencies, service providers, and resources Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information Willingness to learn Indigenous Cultural Safety and other ongoing cultural learnings/ teachings Willingness to assist other SOAHAC sites as needed Valid driver’s license or access to a reliable transportation Ability to obtain/ maintain a current and clear police check is a condition of employment Up-to-date immunizations and records This job may require additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre. SOAHAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; however, hiring preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (please self-identify). SOAHAC is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources. FT Contract Medical Administrative Assistant | Dayforce Jobs Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter. If unable to submit through the careers portal you may submit to [email protected]. Please note that our applicant tracking system may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support aspects of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by our team. Please visit Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre online at: www.soahac.on.ca or like us on www.facebook.com/soahac to learn more about us! We thank all those for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Medical Administrative Assistant serves as a primary liaison between community members and the interdisciplinary staff team to provide culturally safe care. Responsibilities include managing reception, processing medical referrals, maintaining client records in the PSS system, and supporting various clinical programs.

Candidates must hold a Medical Administrative Diploma or equivalent and possess 3-5 years of experience in a health and wellness environment. Proficiency in medical terminology, EMR software, and a commitment to Indigenous cultural safety are required.

• Paid time off • Pension

• Service à la clientèleSouhaitée
• Souci du détailSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée
• Saisie de donnéesSouhaitée

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• Medical terminology
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Medical scheduling software
• EMR
• PS Suites
• Computer literacy
• Data entry
• Customer service
• Communication
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Indigenous cultural safety
• Ceridian Dayforce
• Time Off Management
• Willingness To Learn
• Valid Driver's License
• Artificial Intelligence
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Clerical Works
• Computer Literacy
• Cultural Safety
• Electronic Medical Record
• Internal Relations
• Medical Terminology
• Scheduling
• Detail Oriented

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Social Services
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Assistants

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

8 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

35 heures par semaine