Administrative Assistant

Permanent Full-time Position

Join a growing and dynamic interprofessional primary health care team in the heart of Prince Edward County.

About Us

The Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT), funded by Ontario Health, offers comprehensive patient-centred care for Prince Edward County residents and surrounding area residents.  Services and programs include disease diagnosis, treatment and management, prevention and cure, rehabilitation, palliative care, and community health promotion.

The Role

We are seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who thrives in the ever-evolving environment of rural primary care.  The Administrative Assistant will work with a team comprised of a family physician, a nurse practitioner, dietitian, counsellor, and registered nurse.  Responsibilities include

• Acting as a primary contact for patients, guiding them through the healthcare process


• Coordinating appointments, follow-up visits, and referrals


• Facilitating communication between patients and healthcare professionals, and between our office and other healthcare facilities


• Maintaining and updating patient records and ensuring confidentiality


• Assisting with the management of clinic operations and patient flow


• Working cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team

Must Haves

• Post-secondary diploma (medical secretarial office administration preferred)


• Work experience in a medical secretarial role in a primary health care setting


• Experience with electronic medical records and web-based applications


• A compassionate, customer service-based approach to patient care and an understanding of patient needs


• Above average interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills


• Strong organizational skills with an ability to set and manage priorities


• Highest commitment to privacy and confidentiality

Deadline to apply:  September 15, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

PEFHT is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.  Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

PEFHT encourages a scent-free environment. 

For more information about our team, please visit our website at www.princeedwardfht.com