Physician Assistant, Sport Medicine, Faculty of Kinesiology

Position Overview

Sport Medicine in the Faculty of Kinesiology is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Physician Assistant.

This position reports to the Team Lead, Clinical Operations and will support the work of the unit by working directly for and being responsible to the Sport Medicine physicians and Orthopedic surgeons. This position is an additional contact for the patient after they have seen an Orthopedic surgeon or Sport Medicine physician.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Responsible for assisting with minor procedures; the preparation of EMR charts; taking patients to examination rooms and prepping patients for their visit booking surgeries, tests, and referrals to other physicians, screening calls between patients and physicians and taking messages
• All duties are confidential and some are of a sensitive nature; the incumbent is responsible for providing and performing quality service to the Centre's stakeholders in an effective, efficient, and empathetic manner
• Ensuring all investigations are available and scanned into EMR prior to patient arriving for their appointment
• Assist with the ordering of supplies needed for the department
• Assist with projects
• Assist IT department with general troubleshooting questions regarding the clinical operations and the medical software program
• Assist patients in and out of rooms
• Assume clinical responsibilities of the Clinic Manager from time to time
• Demonstrate knowledge in own field by successfully applying this to operations and activities
• Provide support to co-workers during high stressful situations and assist them in meeting their deadlines
• Adapt to changing policies and procedures as needed
• Adapt to changing technology as needed
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Completion of Grade 12 education with related training in health care
• Minimum of five years of related experience supporting physicians and delivering patient care in a medical setting
• Healthcare related education, certification in BCLS, WHIMS, CPR and First Aid is an asset
• A clear speaking voice and pleasant manner along with good communication skills are required to ensure information is accurately received and given by all forms of communication
• Good judgment and organizational skills are essential to successfully handle the multi-tasking nature and requirements of this position
• Ability to work in a team environment; respectfully interact with co-workers at all levels

Application Deadline: July 24, 2020

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Operational/Administrative Job Family, Phase 2.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Kinesiology visit Careers in the Faculty of Kinesiology.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.