Clinical Secretary - Owen Sound, Canada - Grey Bruce Health Services

Grey Bruce Health Services

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Owen Sound, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

DEPARTMENT:
MEDICAL IMAGING & CARDIOLOGY

POSITION LOCATION:
OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION:
OPSEU - CLERICAL

STATUS:
FULL-TIME

WAGE RATE:
$ $26.436

CLOSING DATE:
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Reporting to the Managers, Medical Imaging/Cardiology, this position supports the work of the Medical Imaging and Cardiology Departments.

In addition to performing regular duties of their classification, the clinical secretary requires excellent communication skills, knowledge of medical radiation terminology and accuracy in data collection and entry.

They will ensure that work output meets accepted standards, provide clerical guidance to staff; assist and co-ordinate the ordering of materials and supplies; and routinely follow up on customer complaints.

This position is also required to be available for all shifts within the Medical Imaging and Cardiology departments. Communications will be required with physicians, patients, hospital staff and external agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Secondary School Diploma with relevant administrative/secretarial experience, or postsecondary business/office administration education diploma
Demonstrated proficiency in Medical Terminology to be tested
Typing 45 wpm ~ to be tested
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) ~ to be tested
Ability to understand written and verbal instruction; to multitask effectively with a patientservice focus
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to organize, monitor, and adjust the daily workload of busy Medical Imaging and Cardiology Departments
Selfdirected and able to work with mínimal supervision
Excellent problem solving and decisionmaking skills
Ability and willingness to ensure patient safety (Ex. following routine practices and practicing diligent hand washing, reporting adverse events, etc.)
Ability to liaise with the Manager, Charge Technologists, Radiologists and IT
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
Adherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

Familiarity with preparations for clinical procedures
An indepth knowledge of Medical Imaging and Cardiology processes and clerical procedures in order to assist with training and orientation new staff
Experience interpreting physician order documentation
Knowledgeable of hospital information systems (Cerner, PowerChart, record tracking)
Familiarity with Medical Imaging registration and checkin process
Ability to transcribe using Power Scribe