Medical Secretary/Receptionist

Medical Secretary/Receptionist
Casual Position
Kakabeka Site

One of a network of provincial community health centers, the NorWest Community Health Centers is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

The casual Medical Secretary/Receptionist, as a valued member of the Community Health Centre - Kakabeka site will be responsible for providing excellent customer service in a busy work environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage multiple tasks, respond efficiently when greeting clients and visitors in person and over the phone, and work effectively as part of a team.

The position has a competitive salary and an option to join Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan.

The hourly range for this position is $23.053 to $26.594.
We do not use AI to screen resumes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three to five years’ experience as a receptionist, preferably in a clinical setting or human service organization.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, perform well under stress, and manage multiple demands and unpredictable delays.
• Excellent organizational skills, judgement, diplomacy, tact and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of and advanced level of proficiency with office management systems and procedures.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite.
• A professional and friendly telephone manner and experience in dealing with the public in a mature, sensitive and helpful manner in person and by telephone.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology and high proficiency/accuracy in word processing and data entry skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured)
• Post-secondary education in office or business administration, or an acceptable combination of education, training and work experience
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

How to Apply:

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/
The deadline for applicants is Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources
NorWest Community Health Centres
525 Simpson Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6
FAX: 807-622-7637
www.norwestchc.org


NorWest Community Health Centres is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.