Unit Secretary, - Markham, Canada - Oak Valley Health
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.
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:
Your duties will include:
- Scheduling clinic appointments for initial consultation and followup visits
- Registering patients
- Greeting patients, answering and directing telephone calls to the appropriate personnel
- Followup of telephone reminder appointments to patients as required
- Ordering and maintaining office supplies
- Photocopying, filing compiling and/or photocopying reports to send to various outside agencies
- Performing special projects as assigned
What you bring to MSH:
- Experience out patient scheduling and/or registration required
- Recent unit secretary experience; preferably in a clinic/outpatient environment
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology
- Working knowledge of computer technology with proficient typing skills
- Experience with patient scheduling and registration modules is essential; experience with Meditech is preferred
- Strong customer service, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands in a fast pace environment
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decisionmaking skills with a high attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
- 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
Compensation:
BAND CUP C03:
$ $27.43 per hour
Work Schedule:
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
Markham Stouffville Hospital 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, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one's personal identity and/or values.
Furthermore, Markham Stouffville Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.Required Skills:
Required Experience
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