Ambulatory Care Unit Secretary

4 days ago

Toronto ON, Toronto Census Division, ON; Ontario, Canada North York General Hospital Full-time

Support ambulatory care operations at North York General through patient registration, appointment scheduling, and professional communication. This part-time temporary position includes day, evening, and weekend shifts.

As a Unit Secretary in the Ambulatory Care Unit, you provide administrative, secretarial, and receptionist support for a busy outpatient clinic. You communicate with patients, families, staff, and external parties while applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Your work supports timely clinic services, documentation, and patient information.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Register patients and schedule appointments upon clinic arrival
  • Coordinate telephone inquiries, transportation, discharges, and clinic services
  • Transcribe physicians’ orders and notify appropriate departments
  • Process requisitions, documentation, test results, and follow-up appointments
  • Manage admissions, discharges, supplies, reports, and patient information

Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
  • Medical Secretary or Medical Office Assistant certificate
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology
  • Minimum one year comparable office experience
  • Ambulatory clinic experience and 45 w.p.m. typing proficiency

Bring accurate administration, medical terminology, and patient communication skills to North York General’s Ambulatory Care Unit.

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