About Us
Medcentre Health is a comprehensive Medical Centre - a busy, patient-centred medical clinic located in Scarborough North (near Markham) operating since 2012. We deliver top-quality urgent care, family health care, women’s health care, pharmacy, and laboratory services to our community.
Position Summary
We are looking for a skilled, energetic, friendly, and passionate Medical Lab Technician / Medical Office Assistant who values accuracy, empathy, and safety to join our team. You will greet patients, collect biological specimens (including venipuncture), process lab samples, and maintain clean, safe testing stations. You will also perform phlebotomy duties and assist at the front desk reception as part of our professional team.
Qualifications, Certification & Experience
- Education: Graduate of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLAT) program or equivalent.
- Certifications: MLPAO Certification or CSMLS Certification preferred.
- Experience: Proven phlebotomy (venipuncture) and specimen-handling experience in a clinic or other health centre.
Skills
- Strong and gentle venipuncture technique for all age groups
- Friendly, compassionate, and patient-focused
- Excellent computer skills
- Takes initiative and works well independently
- Maintains professionalism under pressure in a fast-paced medical environment
- Excellent multitasking ability
- Excellent attention to detail
- Dependable, punctual, and eager to grow with our clinic
- Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills
- High empathy and patience, with a passion for providing an excellent patient experience
- Strict adherence to patient confidentiality and privacy rules
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in a friendly and professional manner
- Answer the telephone, register patients, and schedule appointments
- Process referrals, forms, faxes, and payments for uninsured services
- Perform safe blood draws (venipuncture) and collect other clinical specimens from patients
- Accurately label, log, centrifuge, and prepare specimens for in-clinic testing or for daily LifeLabs pick-up
- Strictly follow Ontario health and safety guidelines, privacy laws (PHIPA & PIPEDA), and infection control protocols
- Obtain patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, weight, waist circumference, and other measurements as required
What We Offer
- Opportunity for professional growth
- Competitive hourly wage with a minimum 5% annual increase
- Paid training period
- Supportive, collaborative, and friendly work environment
- Modern, multidisciplinary medical clinic
- Stable, long-term opportunity with an established healthcare organization
- Annual awards for our staff and doctors
- On-site, free parking
- Easy access to Highway 401 & 407
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
