Careers at NFHT

Medical Receptionist Permanent Part Time, Weekdays

Northumberland Family Health Team (NFHT) is seeking a Medical Receptionist with strong enthusiasm for customer service to join our team. The successful candidate will work with the interprofessional care team, management, patients, and families in the management of referrals, booking of appointments, and other administrative duties. This job requires multi-tasking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work professionally as part of a healthcare team. This position comes with paid vacation, benefits, and an opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). NFHT is a non-profit, primary healthcare organization providing over 26,000 patients with timely access to a comprehensive range of services and programs aimed at managing and preventing disease and improving health status. The inter-professional team includes family physicians and professional staff, including nurses and nurse practitioners, occupational and physical therapists, dietitians, social workers, pharmacist, chiropodist, and respiratory therapist, who work together to provide person-centred, effective, collaborative, and integrated care.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
• Post-secondary education in office administration, medical administration, or a related field with experience in a health service setting is required
• Proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records systems
• Superior organization, time management, attention to detail, and priority-setting abilities
• Multi-tasking skills related to the management of office duties and positive public interactions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team or without supervision. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor • Ability to work independently and use initiative and good judgement when performing duties.
• Exceptional customer service skills and client focus • Ability to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended hours, either scheduled or as needed basis.

Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a resume to Lynne Ferguson. Hiring ASAP, qualified candidates will be invited for an interview as received. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NFHT is committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). NFHT requests that job applicants requiring accommodation inform them so that suitable arrangements can be prepared to consider the applicant’s accessibility needs.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Northumberland Family Health Team (NFHT) is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to work within a family practice office and as part of our interprofessional program team. In a rewarding and impactful role, the NP will engage in autonomous decision-making and authority within the scope of practice and collaborative model of care for patients rostered to the physicians of NFHT. The role will include a mix of providing episodic same/next-day primary care, preventative care, and ongoing management for a mixed population. You will assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat patients across the lifespan, utilizing critical thinking and evidence-based medicine, and nursing as a guide to practice.

This role will help us to fill some short-term NP vacancies and therefore requires someone who is flexible, able to adapt to new situations and reach out for support from the team as needed.  A sense of humour and collegiality is a must.

Must Haves:
• Registration in the Extended Class with the CNO; member of RNAO/NPAO with liability insurance
• Excellent skills in assessment and diagnosis
• Current Ontario Drivers’ License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and nurture positive working relationships both within and outside of NFHT
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Proficiency in the use of computers and electronic medical record systems
• Full vaccination against COVID-19
• Willingness to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Check

• A flexible schedule and environment that supports work-life balance
• Paid vacation, personal leave days, and an opportunity to enroll in or contribute to your Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• A team environment that strives for professionalism, respect, and compassion, respects the role of the Nurse Practitioner and supports all providers to work to their full scope of practice

NFHT is a non-profit, primary healthcare organization providing over 26,000 patients with timely access to a comprehensive range of services and programs aimed at managing and preventing disease and improving health status. The inter-professional team includes family physicians and professional staff, including nurses and nurse practitioners, occupational and physical therapists, dietitians, social workers, pharmacists, chiropodists, and respiratory therapists, who work together to provide person-centred, effective, collaborative, and integrated care.

Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a resume to Adrienne Bell-Smith, Executive Director.  We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Northumberland Family Health Team supports diversity, equity, and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with a disability. We are committed to improving access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require a specific accommodation during the application, interview, or recruitment stage, please contact us so that appropriate accommodations to be made.

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