medical secretary
Posted on April 11, 2024
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Scarborough Centre for Health Communities
Job details
Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is dedicated to providing accessible, equitable, and transformational health and social service choices for the well-being of Scarborough's diverse communities. We cultivate vital community services by promoting healthy lifestyles while delivering a comprehensive range of culturally competent health and social services programming. Our I2CARE values ensure that we, as a work community, treat all with, inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, accessibility respect and equity.
As an employer, we strive for excellence as a workplace and are committed to building a workforce that enhances our capacity to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve.
We are currently looking to hire a:
*Medical Secretary*
*1 - Part Time, permanent (21 hours per week)*
*Reporting To: Manager - Community Health Team*
The Hepatitis C (HCV) Program for Scarborough is in partnership with the Ministry of Health.
Our goals are to:
* Increasing overall access to HCV diagnosis and treatment.
* To reduce the spread of HCV and reinfection.
* To work with at risk populations to support education and health promoting behaviours.
*Key areas of responsibility:*
Working with the Community Health Centre and other interdisciplinary teams the Medical Secretary?s key role will be maintaining the overall welcoming tone of the reception or working area and responding effectively to problems that arise. In addition, they will cancel, book or rebook appointments and provide general administrative support. The Medical Secretary will be required to open and close the building at times, following relevant security procedures when at SCHC site or in the community. As a key point of contact in the organization, they must be sensitive to the barriers that many individuals face when accessing health care services.
*Educational and/or Professional Qualifications:*
* Office Administration - Medical Certificate or equivalent attained from an accredited university or college.
* Canadian Medical Secretary Designation preferred.
* 1 - 3 years? experience.
* Current Level C CPR certification from a recognized provider.
* Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities in medical administration.
* Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate problem solving, conflict management and time management skills.
* Proficiency working with computers and medical software programs, i.e., EMR-PS Suites/word software programs.
* Experience with computerized Ontario Health Insurance Plan billing systems considered an asset.
* Demonstrated commitment to principles of an anti-oppression and cultural competence framework.
* An interest and commitment to working in a low-income, multilingual, multiracial community.
* Thorough knowledge of broad determinants of health and issues affecting low income, multi-lingual and racialized and LGBTQ communities.
* Ability to speak a second language of our priority populations is an asset.
*Significant Working Conditions:*
* Flexibility of hours ? evening or weekend work may be required
* Flexible working sites
* Valid driver?s license required
* Vehicle required
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, contributing to the well-being of patients while utilizing your administrative skills. If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for healthcare administration, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $21.74-$24.59 per hour
Expected hours: 21 per week
Education:
* Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
* Medical Secretary: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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LocationScarborough, ON
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Salary$21.74 to $24.59HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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