Unit Secretary, Cancer Care, PT (J0725-0525)

North York General Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community academic hospital in Toronto seeks a Unit Secretary for the Chemo Day Care unit. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, managing communication, and maintaining patient records. Qualifications include an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, a Medical Office Assistant certificate, and experience with medical terminology. This part-time role offers a competitive compensation package and requires effective communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Vacation pay

Opportunity to join Hospital Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year comparable office experience preferably with medical orientation.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with Chemotherapy / Oncology processes & protocol, preferred.
• Experience working in an ambulatory clinic setting, preferred.
• Accurate and efficient typing skills of 45 w.p.m.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative, secretarial and receptionist support.
• Communicate with staff, patients, families, internal and external parties.
• Coordinate telephone calls and inquiries.
• Maintain attendance and time reporting information.
• Transcribe physicians’ written orders.

Skills

Effective written and spoken communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Prioritizing work demands

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Secretary / Medical Office Assistant certificate

Tools

Kronos electronic payroll system

Job description

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Company Bio

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Company Bio

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary

Unit Secretary, Chemo Day Care Your goal in this position is to perform administrative, secretarial and receptionist support for the Chemo Day-Night Care unit, in a confidential, sensitive and professional manner. You have effective written and spoken communication skills, use your critical thinking and problem solving skills, and embrace the challenge of prioritizing work demands in a fast paced and stressful environment. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and / or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Communicate with staff, patients, families, internal and external parties
• Accept, coordinate and triage telephone calls and inquiries and processes them in an appropriate and timely manner
• Coordinate various interdepartmental activities and requests such as transportation of patients for tests, discharges and services required on the unit
• Enter, update and maintain Kronos electronic payroll system for authorization by the Clinical Team Manager
• Assume responsibility for identification and advancement of issues and concerns with the Clinical Team Manager or Coordinator in a time sensitive manner
• Compile and disseminate material / documents related to Program activity
• Maintain attendance / time reporting information and arrange appropriate relief including agencies
• Transcribe physicians’ written orders and processes them in an appropriate and timely manner; notify appropriate staff, and specific departments as required
• Process requisitions as required (blood work, CT, etc.), maintain documentation and follow up on outstanding information (e.g., test results, follow up appointments)
• Maintain organization of admissions and discharges, and patient related information and documentation, including kardex and medication information, dismantle charts and enter information electronically as required
• Prepare statistics, reports and discharge instructions, photocopying, prioritizing and processing of information as required
• Manage unit supplies, services and repair needs

Qualifications

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Secretary / Medical Office Assistant certificate or equivalent

Working knowledge of medical terminology

Minimum of one year comparable office experience preferably with medical orientation

Experience with Chemotherapy / Oncology processes & protocol, preferred

Experience working in an ambulatory clinic setting, preferred

Accurate and efficient typing skills of 45 w.p.m

Bilingualism in French / English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Regular position, 8 hour shifts, Days and evening shifts, including weekends in the Chemo Day Care Unit. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

How To Apply

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Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Seniority level

Seniority level

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Employment type

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Part-time

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Administrative

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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