Pap Technician
The Opportunity
The Pap Technician Medical Assistant position is designed for International Medical Graduates or Internationally Trained Physicians. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to gain knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system while actively pursuing medical licensing in North America. The Pap Technician Medical Assistant works under the supervision of a physician, acting as a technician and assistant, serving as the "eyes and ears" of the doctor in the exam room.
Compensation
- $17.20/hour, plus additional bonuses based on individual services.
Benefits
Vision, dental, medical, and paramedical services, with eligibility beginning at six months of continuous full-time employment.
Job Responsibilities
As a Pap Technician, you will perform routine pap smear exams, including the following:
- Travel to various clinics within the Toronto GTA area, including Toronto-East, North York, Downtown, Etobicoke, Brampton, and Mississauga, to perform pap tests.
- Pap and cervical screening.
- Prepare supplies and explain the procedure to the patient.
- Perform the pap examination.
- Notify patients of applicable updates and follow-ups.
- Perform other duties as required.
As a Pap Technician, you will also be fully trained and responsible for:
- Proper registration of patients administratively (e.g., reception, scheduling, collecting payments, etc.).
- Proper preparation of patients clinically (e.g., hosting the patient in the exam room and performing triage).
- Applying scripts, scenarios, and clinical skills appropriately.
- Utilizing the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system (EMR Advantage) efficiently.
- Ensuring consistent inventory levels through daily stocking of exam rooms and other clinic areas.
- Following proper opening and/or closing procedures for the clinic.
- Managing records and documentation as part of administrative duties.
- Training in one or more specialty programs (e.g., Travel Medicine, Allergy Testing, Foot Care, and Wellbaby) after successful completion of a three-month probationary review.
- Maintaining a clean and quiet environment by cleaning and sanitizing exam rooms, foyers, and bathrooms.
- Performing additional duties as required.
What We're Looking For
- Completion of a medical degree.
- Completion of MCCQE, USMLE, and/or NAC OSCE (considered an asset).
- Previous residency interviews in the U.S. or Canada (considered an asset).
- Recent medical experience (within the last five years) (considered an asset).
- Excellent English communication skills (spoken, written, reading, and comprehension); proficiency in additional languages is an asset.
- Permanent eligibility to work in Canada (i.e., Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen) or a Work Permit valid beyond 12 months (no sponsorships available).
- Typing speed of 40 WPM for data entry.
- Commitment, reliability, and flexibility regarding shift scheduling (days, evenings, and weekends).
- Flexibility to work at multiple clinic/office locations in the city.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Professionalism and a positive attitude.
- Enthusiasm and respectfulness towards others.
- A passion for personal learning, training, and ongoing development.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and patient care protocols.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and relevant software.
- Basic IT knowledge and familiarity with computer systems.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic healthcare setting.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and patient needs.
- Prior experience in a clinical administrative role (considered an asset).