Unit Secretary (CUPE), Medical Day Unit, Full Time - Markham Site

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Introduction

Oak Valley Health, a leading community healthcare organization in Ontario, serves patients through Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre. With a patient-centered approach, Oak Valley Health provides high-quality care to over 437,000 individuals annually. Services encompass diagnostics, emergencies, acute care medicine, surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s programs.

Requisition Number: JR100148

Overview

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage.
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard.
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.

What we are looking for:

The Unit Secretary is a valuable member of the Medical Team and has a significant impact on the efficient and effective operation of the department. The successful candidate will be responsible for both clerical and receptionist duties.

Work Schedule:

The successful candidates must be able to work Monday- Friday 7.5 hour shifts. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation: CUP C03. Range:

Responsibilities

• The clerical aspect of the role includes, but is not limited to: filing, recording, organizing, and inputting physician orders into the computer, booking patient appointments both internally and with external organizations, booking patient transport when required, ordering supplies, photocopying, payroll, booking/calling staff, and performing special projects as requested.
• The receptionist aspect of the role includes, but is not limited to: directing and monitoring visitors, patients, and/or hospital personnel in the department, answering and directing telephone calls to the appropriate personnel.
• The successful candidate will be expected to provide relief to other medical units at the Markham Site.

Requirements

• Previous unit secretary experience within a busy medical outpatient setting is essential.
• Previous unit secretary experience with Medical Day workflow and terminology is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology and able to demonstrate.
• Proficient computer and typing skills with experience using Microsoft Suite.
• Experience with Meditech 6.0.
• Ability to demonstrate strong customer service, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment with ease and precision is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to employ critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a high attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent organizational skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently.
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?