Medical Secretary/Receptionist
Full-Time (FT)
Pay Rate/Hours:  $20.00-$22.00/hr 40 hours per week
Location:  New Liskeard

Mino M’shki-ki Indigenous Health Team is part of an Indigenous Hub operated by the Temiskaming Native Women’s Support Group. Our Health Team is mandated to take a culturally-rooted approach informed by local Indigenous traditional knowledge, languages and cultural practices in its work with families and communities. A commitment to personal leadership, cultural competency and service excellence is a requirement of this position.

Primary Duties Include:
• Answer incoming telephone calls, emails and text messages in a timely, professional and polite manner.
• Greeting patients and visitors to the clinic and creating a welcoming atmosphere and positive first impression of the organization.
• Check in and check out patients, verify and update patient demographics and patient profile, scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Processing referrals to specialists and community service providers as needed.
• Confirm, cancel, and reschedule patient appointments and follow-up with no shows.
• Maintain effective communication with staff and providers for clinic efficiency.
• Screen and redirect calls and messages to appropriate staff.
• Manage patient health records, request medical records, print, organize, sort, scan and fax records and documents ensuring privacy compliance.
• Protect patient’s right of confidentiality.
• Coordinating transportation for patients as needed.
• Order office supplies and maintain office inventory.

Qualifications:
• 1-3 years of secretarial experience in a health care setting
• Proficient in the use of computers
• Experience with EMR (PS Suites preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work with the Indigenous population and sensitivity to Indigenous issues.
• Willingness to learn and accept diversity of Indigenous cultures and teachings.
• Must be able to multitask effectively. Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Understanding of basic healthcare terminology
• Demonstrated ability to interact with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Terms of Employment:
• Current satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
• Oath of confidentiality

As an Indigenous organization, Mino M’shki-ki Indigenous Health Team has an affirmative action policy that prioritizes the hiring of Indigenous Peoples and community affiliates. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit) or an affiliate to bring this to our attention in your cover letter.

To Apply:
Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, April 3, 2026 at 5pm EST. Please submit a cover letter and detailed resume outlining their skills, abilities, experience and qualifications by email to careers@keepersofthecircle.com with the subject title “Medical Secretary Job Application – (Your Name)”.