Unit Secretary / Clerical – Ref # SJ12072202

The Career Foundation is currently seeking a Unit Secretary / Clerical on behalf of one of our employer partners who is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations – Oak Valley Health (Markham Stouffville Hospital).

• Location: Markham, ON
• Job Type (FT/PT): Full-Time
• Work Schedule: primarily 10-hour days, evenings and nights, including weekends and stat holidays. You will also be required to work some 8- and 12-hour shifts including weekends and stat holidays. Please note that shifts are subject to change based on operational needs.
• Salary/Wage: $23.90 – $26.89 per hour

Job Summary:

The Unit Secretary/Clerical is a valuable member whose role has a significant impact on the efficient and effective operation of the unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for both clerical and reception duties within any clinical area of the hospital through the Float Team. You will also provide support to all Oak Valley Health sites including RCC.

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Responsibilities:

• Reception duties and telephone communication in this very sensitive and complex area
• Answer and monitoring the patient call bell system
• Providing information related to patient care as authorized by the Patient Care Manager or her delegate
• Recording, organizing, inputting and filing of physician orders in the computer
• Meditech proficiency is an asset
• Assisting the Clinical Leader / Facilitating Nurse as required
• General clerical duties: Filing, ordering supplies, payroll
• Coordinating the replacement of staff for sick calls
• Monitoring and assessing IT support computer equipment
• Participating in special projects as requested

Requirements:

• Previous unit secretary experience, hospital experience preferred.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable within different units of the healthcare organization is essential
• Proficient computer and typing skills
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands in a fast pace environment
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills with a high attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
• Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

COVID Statement:

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

This employer partner is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.90-$26.89 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

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