Medical Secretary, Medical Services - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest

Baycrest

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

MEDICAL SECRETARY

Medical Services Department

Position Type:
Permanent Full-Time

Hourly Rate:
$ $27.11

Bi-Weekly Hours:70 hours, 7hrs/shift

Posting Number: 7737

Union:
SEIU Clerical

Date Posted:
April 5, 2024

Closing Date:
April 16, 2024

Job Summary:

The Medical Services Department provides clients with timely, quality, evidence-based medical care, guided by the mission and principles of Baycrest and University, regulated by the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care, to the standards set out by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario, & within the Baycrest Medical Staff by-laws and Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation guidelines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Processes referrals, schedules and confirms client appointments, and completes referrals on behalf of clients, including laboratory investigations, diagnostic tests, consultations, and referrals to other specialists & clinics and the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)
Liaises with various doctor offices to ensure completion of referrals or to obtain other documents requested by the healthcare team
Retrieves dictations, medical reports and other documentation and correspondence for assigned physicians
Processes billings in accordance with the Ontario Health Insurance Plan ('OHIP') Fee Schedule
Performs general administrative and clerical duties such as filing, reception, greeting patients, ordering supplies, arranging, organizing and coordinating meetings and appointments for assigned physicians
Maintains Web CV and Academic Dossier for assigned physicians
Provides support to assigned physicians in their respective administrative roles and roles as clinician teachers, coordinating teaching sessions, assigning patients, etc.
Provides coverage for other secretaries during scheduled and unscheduled absences due to vacation, illness, etc.
Provides coordination and support for residents and students, as required
Tracks referrals and tests and ensures results are received and filed in a timely fashion

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

Completion of a recognized post-secondary Medical Secretary Program or equivalent
A minimum of two (2) years of related secretarial/administrative support experience
Knowledge of and experience in OHIP billing
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology and Medical transcription skills and a keyboarding speed of 65 wpm with a high degree of accuracy
Knowledge of Medical Record and electronic medical records, Meditech, RGP and Med Base is an asset
Experience in an academic health sciences centre an asset

Additional Benefits:

Vacation Entitlement
Opportunity to enroll in Health and Dental Health Plans
Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Please note that Baycrest has implemented mandatory vaccination for all employees.

It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment.

This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to their start date.

In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada.

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Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.