Clinical Assistant
- Peterborough, ON, Canada
Full-time
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About the job
At Verismo Health Inc., we deliver innovative, patient-centered healthcare solutions to improve access, efficiency, and outcomes. Focused on both in-person and telemedicine services, we bridge traditional care with modern technology to enhance patient experiences and empower physicians. Operating across Ontario, we manage the second-largest network of high-quality primary clinics and healthcare services to meet diverse community needs. Our approach combines evidence-based practices with cutting-edge technologies to streamline workflows and support exceptional care delivery. At Verismo Health Inc., we are shaping the future of healthcare one patient at a time
We are a newly established, community-focused family practice looking for a compassionate, reliable, and professional Clinical Assistant to join our growing team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys patient care, teamwork, and supporting physicians and nurse practitioners in a busy but welcoming clinic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Welcome, check-in, and prepare patients for appointments
- Perform vital signs, height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, and urinalysis
- Assist with injections (vaccines, B12, medications) within scope and under medical directives
- Support ECGs, swabs, rapid tests, point-of-care testing, dressing changes, and other clinical procedures as trained
- Maintain clean, stocked, and organized exam rooms
- Support referrals, e-faxing, patient follow-ups, and EMR documentation
- Provide front desk support, scheduling, and patient communication
- Maintain confidentiality and follow PHIPA and infection prevention standards
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience in family practice, primary care, community clinic, or ambulatory care preferred
- Phlebotomy/venipuncture experience is an asset
- Strong patient communication and compassionate bedside manner
- Professional, organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable with technology and EMR systems
- CPR Level C/BLS certification (or willingness to update)
- Medical Office Administration/Assistant training or relevant healthcare experience preferred
What We Offer:
- Supportive, team-based clinic environment
- Mentorship and learning opportunities
- Hands-on clinical experience and skill development
- Opportunity to grow with a patient-centred family practice
To apply, please email hr@verismohealth.com
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Responsibilities
Welcome and prepare patients, perform basic clinical measurements and tests, and assist with procedures such as injections, ECGs, swabs, and dressing changes. Maintain exam rooms and support referrals, documentation, scheduling, patient communication, and front desk operations while following confidentiality and infection prevention standards.
Requirements
Family practice, primary care, community clinic, or ambulatory care experience is preferred; phlebotomy experience is an asset. Candidates should have strong patient communication, organization, reliability, comfort with technology and EMR systems, and CPR Level C/BLS certification or willingness to update it; medical office training or relevant healthcare experience is preferred.
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Injections
- ECG Support
- Swab Collection
- Point-Of-Care Testing
- Dressing Changes
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Communication
- EMR Documentation
- Scheduling
- Referral Coordination
- Infection Prevention
- Confidentiality
- Organization
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Mentorship And Learning Opportunities
- Hands-On Clinical Experience
- Skill Development
- Growth Opportunity
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
Keywords
- Family Practice
- Primary Care
- Community Clinic
- Ambulatory Care
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- Height And Weight Measurement
- BMI
- Waist Circumference
- Urinalysis
- Injections
- Vaccines
- ECG
- Swabs
- Rapid Tests
- Point-Of-Care Testing
- Dressing Changes
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Referrals
- E-Faxing
- Patient Follow-Ups
- EMR Systems
- CPR Level C
- BLS
- PHIPA
- Infection Prevention
- Medical Office Administration
- Scheduling
- Confidentiality