Unit Secretary - Markham, Canada - Oak Valley Health

Oak Valley Health

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

Forbes Canada Honouree

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:

***In this position you will interact with patients and staff, family physicians, family physicians' office teams, surgeons, surgeon office teams, and staff in various other departments.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Contacting patients and families for scheduling appointments and confirming appointments
Scheduling assessment intake appointments in the Total Joint Assessment Centre using Meditech and Novari cloud based portal
Maintaining and updating the database of assessment intake centre
Entering orders and verifying appropriate assessment forms are available.
Wait time data entry and recording
Entering visit statistics and outcome measures
Chart preparation
Greeting and assisting patients and their families
Maintaining and updating clinic specific forms
Ordering supplies and maintaining filing system both electronic and paper
Typing and distributing general correspondence
Performing clerical duties and scheduling to meet the Clinic's needs
Maintenance of surgeon, patient, and staff schedule
Oversee and circulate the monthly clinic schedule.
Other duties as assigned

What you bring to the role:

Surgical Outpatient Hospital Clinic Experience required
Medical Administration Certificate or equivalent
Medical Terminology required

years relevant experience within the past five years

Registration and patient booking experience required
Experience with scheduling in Meditech and OR Manager software is a definite asset
Previous related unit secretary experience in a hospital setting is required, preferably in a busy outpatient clinic environment
Demonstrated excellent knowledge of medical terminology
Proven keyboarding skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member is essential
Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to function in a cooperative and facilitative manner with the public and staff members
Proven ability to prioritize multiple demands and work efficiently in a fastpaced clinic environment
Demonstrated excellent communication, organizational, prioritization and problemsolving skills
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills

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Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard

Demonstrates a 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 hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

Work Schedule:

Compensation:

BAND CUP03:
$ $27.43 per hour

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 435,000 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 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 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?

COVID Statement

Oak Valley Health Diversity Statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada's most diverse communities.

We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation