Medical Secretary - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University
McMaster University
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Hamilton, Canada

1 month ago

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Description

Schedule
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm


Education Level
2 year Community College Diploma


Career Level
3 years of relevant experience

JD00009

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Medical Secretary (II)


The Department of Surgery is seeking a
Medical Secretary II to support two
Trauma/General Surgeons at the Hamilton General Hospital.


The Division of General Surgery provides full general and sub-specialty care to patients throughout Hamilton. The Division offers full service in all of the


sub-specialties of General Surgery (except transplantation) at three acute care sites (Hamilton General site, Juravinski site and St Joseph's Healthcare).

The Division prides itself on its commitment to teaching at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and faculty levels. The Division has a long tradition of

research excellence, and strongly recognizes its importance in optimizing healthcare.

The Medical Secretary's primary responsibilities include scheduling patients, booking OR's, submitting OHIP billings, responding to patient and

internal inquiries and additional administrative support as required.


About the Department of Surgery


Over its 50+ year history, the McMaster Department of Surgery has maintained a steadfast commitment towards thinking big and making it possible.

We are a department with 11 surgical divisions and Royal College residency training programs; together, we are poised to unleash a future fueled by a

creative mindset and powered by our people.

is based on 6 core tenets:

CREATE
We commit to an inclusive
Culture

Research that impacts


Education that inspires


Advancement for all


Transformation through innovation


Excellence in patient care


About McMaster University
At McMaster University, our people are our most valuable asset. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the talented faculty and staff, and to foster

inclusive excellence which values the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of each individual. McMaster is recognized as one of the top employers in

the Hamilton/Niagara region and has been recognized as one of Canada's Top Diversity employers.

Working at McMaster University brings a robust total rewards package, which is more than just a salary. The elements and structure of the

total rewards packages vary by employee group but include:

  • Employer Paid benefits including Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance;
  • Pension Plan Options & Post-Retirement Benefits;
  • Training, coaching and professional development opportunities;
  • Employee tuition assistance for development and education
  • Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning;
  • Progressive paid annual vacation plan
Please see Total Rewards Overview for Unifor, Local 5555, Unit 1 for more Information.


The Medical Secretary (II) is responsible for establishing priorities for office operations and performing a variety of secretarial and administrative duties within a clinical or medical practice setting.


  • Prepare, coordinate, and monitor physician oncall schedules, procedure schedules, clinics, and medical staff rounds.
  • Write a variety of documents including correspondence, reports and meeting minutes.
  • Schedule patient medical appointments and procedures.
  • Coordinate calendars, arrange meetings, book rooms and make travel arrangements.
  • Resolve scheduling and calendar issues, complaints, and conflicts.
  • Use a dictaphone to transcribe a variety of documents and reports including minutes, patient files, medical reports, and manuscripts.
  • Monitor budgets and reconcile accounts. Complete financial forms including travel expense reports, electronic cheque requisitions, purchase orders and journal entries.
  • Process and reconcile clinical and third party service billings.
  • Interact with patients and their family members who may be experiencing emotional or difficult situations.
  • Ensure patients understand all instructions given to them for tests and medical procedures.
  • Gather and compile information required for a variety of grant submissions and reports.
  • Conduct database, literature and web searches to locate and retrieve documents and articles.
  • Prepare and book exam rooms ensure all materials are stocked, stored, and organized accordingly.
  • Set up and maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.
  • Update and maintain information in a variety of databases.
  • Update and maintain confidential files and records. Handle sensitive material in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • File, retrieve, and purge files.
  • Monitor and order office supplies.
  • Attend meetings and take minutes.
  • Assemble, collate, and disseminate mailings.
  • Open and distribute incoming mail and faxes, and arrange courier shipments.
  • Remain current with relevant medical terminology.
  • 2 year Community College diploma in Medical Offi
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