Bilingual Medical Secretary - Ottawa, Canada - Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa

Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa provides excellence and leadership in the practice of community-based mental health care for older adults.

The medical secretary is an important team member who supports our physicians and interdisciplinary team, while assisting clients to access care.

Primary Functions
The secretary will be delegated some or all of the following:

Answering the phone and directing calls
Scheduling and confirming appointments for the psychiatrists
Answering information requests received by phone or in person
Maintaining and updating Medical Database (Meditech)
Data entry (referrals, personal health information, etc)
Receiving and sorting mail and faxes
Preparing reports (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Transcription and typing
Ordering office supplies
Ensuring the proper functioning of office equipment
Supporting the Mental Health Team
Any other functions requested by the Executive Director or Clinical Manager

Required Qualifications
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Ability to fluently speak and write in English and French:

Secondary School diploma or equivalent
Computer skills including Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

Strong organizational skills
Recent work experience as a secretary or other relevant work experience.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing work environment
Good personal judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with little supervision