Medical Secretary, Ambulatory Programs

Baycrest; Old Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Medical Secretary to support their Ambulatory Services. In this dynamic role, you will engage with patients, manage appointments, and maintain medical records, all while working in a collaborative environment. Your expertise in medical terminology and customer service will be essential as you liaise with healthcare professionals and ensure efficient operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community health initiatives and enhance patient experiences in a variety of settings. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Extended health and dental benefit plans

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary Office Administration – Medical program is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and manage incoming calls, ensuring smooth communication.
• Book and confirm appointments while maintaining team schedules.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary Office Administration – Medical program

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Adobe

Kronos

Empath

Meditech

Job description

Ambulatory Services has an opportunity for a

MEDICAL SECRETARY

Ambulatory Programs

Position Type: Temporary Full-time (up to 6 months)

Shift Type: Day, no weekends (subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate: $25.65 - $27.92

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours

Hours of Work: 7hrs/shift

Posting Number: 8559

Date Posted: December 31, 2024

Internal Closing Date: January 10, 2025

Job Summary:

Ambulatory Outpatient Programs has a full-time opportunity for a Clinical Secretary. This position will support Ambulatory Services including Outreach and Day Hospitals. This position will work creatively in a variety of community environments and programs, such as outpatient, day hospitals, outreach teams, community housing, primary care clinics, etc., including using online platforms to provide virtual access to care.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Represents programs by welcoming patients and families/caregivers/guests, directing incoming phone calls, and retrieving/forwarding messages to the appropriate team member.
2. Understands and articulates the core functioning of each team to new clients, providing high-level information about program features.
3. Ensures the teams’ productivity by booking and confirming appointments, maintaining the team’s schedule.
4. Engages with specialists and various community physicians and hospitals in a responsive manner to address concerns, inquiries, liaising and/or to obtain additional information.
5. Synthesizes information presented at meetings into meeting notes/minutes that are shared with the team.
6. Produces information by preparing and updating medical records, updating databases, entering payroll, and preparing agendas and minutes for team meetings.
7. Ensures efficient operations of the program by maintaining office supplies, program/clinical supplies, and equipment including troubleshooting breakdowns and calling for repairs.
8. Serves and protects the program’s clients by adhering to relevant professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, and legislation such as the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
9. Performs tasks related to inventory administration.
10. Enhances the team’s reputation and quality improvement by taking responsibility for requests as they arise, as well as exploring novel opportunities that add value to team accomplishments and create efficiencies.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

What is Required:

1. Completion of a recognized post-secondary Office Administration – Medical program, or comparable.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience using medical terminology, and processes (e.g. referrals, bookings, registration, client-facing experience, etc.).
3. Demonstrated ability to work well in a workflow-based environment serving various departments in Ambulatory Care.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
5. Demonstrated ability to respond to and effectively manage multiple requests and competing priorities in a busy clinic environment.
6. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills and in working with geriatric clientele from diverse cultural backgrounds.
7. Demonstrated critical thinking skills, problem-solving experience and the ability to take initiative in implementing creative solutions.

What is Preferred:

1. At least two (2) years related experience in healthcare.
2. Experience working with outreach and ambulatory teams within an academic teaching centre.
3. Ability to communicate in a second language (e.g. Russian, Spanish or Tagalog).
4. Knowledge of Meditech and Regional Geriatric Program database.
5. Knowledge of and experience with payroll systems (Kronos and Empath).
6. Excellent keyboarding and computer skills, including proficiency with software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and scheduling programs.
7. Community outreach experience is an asset.

Additional Benefits:

1. Vacation Entitlement.
2. Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plans.
3. Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
4. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

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