Cardiology Administrative Specialist - Surgical Care Coordination

IWK Health; Halifax; Hybride; CAD 52 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking an Administrative Assistant III to support the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery and the Children’s Heart Centre. You will coordinate surgeon schedules, maintain patient files, arrange surgeries, and support clinic efficiency.

The role requires an Office Administration diploma (or equivalent), a High School diploma, and 2–3 years of clinical admin experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Office Administration diploma is required; Medical Office Administration diploma preferred.
• Minimum two years of related administrative experience in a clinical setting; three years preferred.
• Keyboarding at least 60 wpm with minimal errors; testing may be conducted.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows, MS Office, Outlook and online medical searches.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate surgeon schedules and liaise with internal/external departments and facilities.
• Maintain patient care files and coordinate pre-operative testing and surgeries.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and assist with medical billing and purchasing.
• Attend meetings and take/distribute minutes; manage office filing and mail handling.

Connaissances

MS Office programs

Outlook

Windows

Medical terminology

Keyboarding 60 wpm

Time management

Organization

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication skills

Formation

High School Diploma

Office Administration Diploma

Medical Office Administration Diploma

Outils

OPOR-CIS

Novari ATC

Medical billing software

Description du poste

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking an Administrative Assistant III to support the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery and the Children’s Heart Centre. You will coordinate surgeon schedules, maintain patient files, arrange surgeries, and support clinic efficiency.

The role requires an Office Administration diploma (or equivalent), a High School diploma, and 2–3 years of clinical admin experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.