Medical Secretary - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Schedule
21 hours per week; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- flexibility for change to scheduled days upon request (except Tuesday
- mandatory in office for clinic)

Education Level
2 year Community College Diploma

Career Level
3 years of relevant experience

JD/TJD #
JD00009

Pay Grade:

5

Title:

Medical Secretary (II)

Unit/Project Description:

The Department of Surgery is seeking a
Medical Secretary II to support an academic
General Surgeon - specializing in hepatobiliary

(liver and pancreas) surgery at the Juravinski Hospital.

Division Overview
The Department of Surgery provides full general and sub-specialty care to patients throughout Hamilton and surrounding areas.

The Juravinski Cancer Center (JCC) is a regional cancer program that provides multidisciplinary cancer care to patients within the

Hamilton/Niagara/Haldimand/Brant region and beyond, including provision of surgical and endoscopic procedures, systemic therapy

and radiation therapy. The JCC also offers several special regional and provincial cancer treatment programs. We are leaders in the

advancement of hepatobiliary surgery.

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.

Vision.

This Vision 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.

Job Summary:

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.

Purpose and Key Functions:

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 thirdparty 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 f