Medical Secretary

JOB POSTING

**Position Title: MEDICAL SECRETARY**

**Company/Program: Windsor Essex Community Health Centre(weCHC) - Leamington**

**Classification: Permanent, Full-Time (35 Hours/week)**

**Date Posted: June 14, 2023**

**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION**

This position will support the mission, vision and values of the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre. This position will support safety, quality care of clients/patients. As a key member of weCHC the Medical Secretary will:

- Perform reception and administrative duties, including; greeting clients in person and on the phone, coordinating meetings and taking meeting minutes, photocopying, faxing and scanning documents into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Schedule client, specialist and diagnostic testing appointments
- Prepare, maintain, update, retrieve, track and file charts manually and electronically
- Ensure accurate tracking and logging of all client interventions, hours and appropriate reporting as required by Ontario Health West and Ministry or Health
- Provide referral information for internal and/or external programs and services to support the “circle of care” for clients
- Implement document management and distribution systems and maintain inventory of necessary forms and supplies
- Maintain petty cash, as required
- Initiate crisis response procedures when necessary
- Assist program staff with administrative needs
- Perform other duties that support the mission and vision of the organization and/or as assigned based on position responsibilities and/or site requirements.

**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**
- Minimum 2-5 years recent experience in a health setting
- Experience with reception responsibilities using a multi-line phone system and EMR
- Exceptional customer service skills are required to work with internal and external clients, community partners and resources
- Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills, combined with good analytical, problem solving, organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to work flexible schedule of hours including weekends
- Spanish language skills an asset
- Current and valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License with reliable transportation to support travel throughout Windsor-Essex County, required.

**EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS**
- Medical Secretary Diploma from a recognized institution
- Completion of a Police Clearance or Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment.

**CLOSING DATE**
Please forward your resume and cover no later than June 20, 2023 **. **Refer to posting
LMMS23AP**.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.84-$26.35 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-20