Medical Receptionist/Secretary

Location: Brampton, ON (On-site with occasional remote flexibility)
Duration: Contract, ASAP to December 23, with potential for extension
Compensation: $23–$24 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Background Check Requirement: Vulnerable Sector Check (VSS), initiated and paid for by the candidate. Required immunization documentation must also be completed or in progress before starting.

About the Opportunity
Are you an organized, detail-oriented administrative professional who enjoys making a difference? We're looking for an Administrative Assistant to join a collaborative healthcare and community services organization dedicated to supporting children and youth with physical, developmental and specialized care needs.

In this role, you'll be part of a welcoming, multidisciplinary team, helping ensure appointments, referrals and administrative processes run smoothly. Your work will directly support the professionals delivering meaningful services to children, youth and their families.

What's In It for You
• Competitive hourly compensation of $23–$24.
• A supportive, team-oriented environment where collaboration matters.
• An opportunity to gain valuable experience in specialized healthcare and community services.
• Exposure to a large, multidisciplinary team and established healthcare systems.
• Potential for contract extension and occasional remote flexibility.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll coordinate patient appointments, referrals and discharge documentation to support efficient service delivery.
• You'll maintain accurate client records and update information using Meditech and other administrative systems.
• You'll communicate with families, healthcare professionals and internal teams to ensure timely information sharing.
• You'll support daily administrative activities, helping the team stay organized and responsive.
• You'll work closely with colleagues across multiple programs to provide reliable administrative coverage.

Skills and Qualifications
• 6–12 months of administrative experience, preferably in healthcare, medical administration or a medical secretary role.
• Experience with Meditech is strongly preferred, although familiarity with comparable healthcare systems will be considered.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfort working with sensitive client information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to provide references, initiate a Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense and meet applicable immunization documentation requirements.

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.