Medical Secretary 9 - Department Of Surgery

**Posting Period**:
Open:
January 5, 2023
Deadline:
January 11, 2023
Non-Union
**Department Name**:
Medical Affairs - Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery
Supporting Dr. Chu, the Medical Secretary is responsible for planning and monitoring the daily organization of the clinic/office and providing secretarial support to the Physician in their clinical practice, academic and research responsibilities.
Regular Full-Time
Rate of Pay:
$24.73 per hour - 26.79 per hour
Hours of work:
37.5 hours per week
**Qualifications**:
- Successful completion of a two (2) year diploma in Medical Office administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the Hospital
- Minimum two (2) years recent, related experience in a Physician’s office
- Demonstrated proficient dictatyping skills
- Demonstrated proficient knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GroupWise, Powerchart, Cerner and Acuity Star) and database management
- Demonstrated proficiency and experience in OHIP billing procedures (IBIS preferred)
- General bookkeeping and accounting skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate professionally (both verbal and written) with all staff, patients, and their families
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize effectively and accurately in a setting of competing demands
- Demonstrated excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and be empathetic and sensitive to patient needs as per hospital policies
- Ability to identify and bring forward to the physician, issues/items, and concerns
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Immunization Requirements:
As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.