Unit Secretary

Unit Secretary - Post Partum, PT (J1125-0186) Join to apply for the Unit Secretary - Post Partum, PT (J1125-0186) role at North York General Hospital North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi‑site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life‑defining moment by providing a wide range of acute, ambulatory and long‑term care services. Position Summary Unit Secretary, Post Partum Unit. Your goal is to perform administrative, secretarial and receptionist support in a confidential, sensitive and professional manner. You have effective written and spoken communication skills, use critical thinking and problem‑solving, and embrace the challenge of prioritizing work demands in a fast‑paced, stressful environment. Responsibilities Support and adhere to Hospital policies and procedures Communicate with staff, patients, families, and internal and external parties Coordinate interdepartmental activities such as transportation of patients for tests, scheduling appointments, reminder calls, discharges and other services required on the unit Accept, coordinate and triage telephone calls and inquiries and process them in an appropriate and timely manner Assume responsibility for identification and advancement of issues and concerns with the Clinical Team Manager in a time‑sensitive manner Compile and disseminate material/documents related to Program activity Manage confidential information in a sensitive and professional manner Maintain attendance/time reporting information and arrange appropriate relief including agencies Process computer provider order entries within scope of practice, notify appropriate staff and specific departments as required Support clinicians with system order entry functions, such as scheduling patient appointments and follow‑up appointments Process requisitions as required (blood work, CT, etc.), maintain documentation and follow up on outstanding information (e.g., test results, follow‑up appointments) Maintain organization of admissions, discharges, outstanding orders and medication information, dismantle charts and enter information electronically as required Prepare statistics, reports and discharge instructions, photocopying, prioritizing and processing of information as required Manage the ordering and organization of unit supplies, services and repair needs Utilize patient and family centred communication and strategies with patients, families, staff, physicians, and volunteers Qualifications Grade XII diploma A medical office assistant certificate or minimum one year comparable office experience with medical orientation Accurate minimum typing speed of 45 wpm Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Experience dealing with the public in a fast‑paced environment What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part‑time Regular position with 8 hours required shifts, Days and Evening including weekends in the Post‑Partum Unit. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan #INDO. How to Apply Ensure to meet the deadline – only applications received by the closing date will be considered. We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview. Closing Statement At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr