Unit Secretary - CVH Emergency Department

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated clerical support professional to enhance patient care through effective administrative assistance. This role involves managing a dynamic workload, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and contributing to a welcoming environment for both staff and patients. Ideal candidates will possess strong keyboarding skills and a solid understanding of medical terminology, along with a commitment to excellence and empathy in all interactions. Join a team where your contributions will make a significant impact in the lives of others in a vibrant healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent education is required.
• Prior experience in an administrative role in healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Manage workload effectively and resolve issues respectfully.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Medical Terminology

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

In collaboration with nursing, other hospital staff and various community services, provides clerical support to maintain a progressive and personalized healthcare environment.

Contribute to safe, quality care by:

• Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
• Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.

What must you have?

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Prior experience in an administrative/clerical role required, preferably within a healthcare environment.
• Keyboarding skills (40 wpm).
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment utilizing Word and Outlook.

What else do you bring?

• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• EPIC, EPF, ESP experience.
• Previous experience within the Unit Secretary classification.

*This position is represented by OPSEU.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

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Mackenzie Health 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.