Medical Secretary

2 months ago


Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

**Regular/Temporary**
- Regular

**Job Title**
- MEDICAL SECRETARY (II)**Job ID**
- 66473

**Location**
- Hamilton General Hospital**Open Date**
- 11/27/2024

**Job Type**
- Continuing

**Close Date**
- 12/30/2024

**Employee Group**
- Unifor Unit 1, Staff

**Favorite Job**

**Department**
- Surgery

**Salary Grade/Band**
- Grade 5

**Salary Range**
- $20.72 - $32.57 (hourly)

**Hours per Week**
- 21

**Posting Details**

**Schedule**
- 21 hours per week, 7 hours per day, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
- **Education Level**
- 2-year Community College Diploma
- **Career Level**
- 3 years relevant experience
- **JD #**

JD00009

**Pay Grade**:
5

**Title**:
Medical Secretary (II)

**Unit/Project Description**:
The Department has an exciting opportunity for a **Medical Secretary II to support a Cardiac Surgeon sited at the Hamilton General Hospital.** This

role requires strong attention to detail and effective communication with patients. Responsibilities include scheduling OR’s, calendar management,

coordination and follow-up on patient appointments as well as other administrative tasks.

**About the Department of Surgery**

Over its 50+ year history, the McMaster Department of Surgery has maintained a steadfast commitment towards thinking big and making it

possible. We are a department with 11 surgical divisions and Royal College residency training programs; together, we are poised to unleash a

future fueled by a creative mindset and powered by our people.

This Vision is based on 6 core tenets:
**C.R.E.A.T.E.**

**_ Culture_** that includes

**_ Research_** **that impacts

**_ Education_** that inspires

**_ Advancement_** for all

**_ Transformation_** through innovation & entrepreneurship

**_ Excellence_** in patient care

**About McMaster University**

At McMaster University, our people are our most valuable asset. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the talented faculty and staff, and to

foster inclusive excellence which values the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of each individual. McMaster is recognized as one of the

top employers in the Hamilton/Niagara region and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Diversity employers.

Working at McMaster University brings a robust total rewards package, which is more than just a salary. The elements and structure of the total

rewards packages vary by employee group but include:

- Employer Paid benefits including Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance.
- Pension Plan Options & Post-Retirement Benefits.
- Training, coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Employee tuition assistance for development and education
- Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning.
- Progressive paid annual vacation plan

Please see Total Rewards Overview for Unifor, Local 5555, Unit 1 for more Information.

**Job Summary**:
The Medical Secretary (II) is responsible for establishing priorities for office operations and performing a variety of secretarial and administrative duties within a clinical or medical practice setting.

**Purpose and Key Functions**:

- Prepare, coordinate, and monitor physician on-call schedules, procedure schedules, clinics, and medical staff rounds.
- Write a variety of documents including correspondence, reports and meeting minutes.
- Schedule patient medical appointments and procedures.
- Coordinate calendars, arrange meetings, book rooms and make travel arrangements.
- Resolve scheduling and calendar issues, complaints, and conflicts.
- Use a dictaphone to transcribe a variety of documents and reports including minutes, patient files, medical reports, and manuscripts.
- Monitor budgets and reconcile accounts. Complete financial forms including travel expense reports, electronic cheque requisitions, purchase orders and journal entries.
- Process and reconcile clinical and third-party service billings.
- Interact with patients and their family members who may be experiencing emotional or difficult situations.
- Ensure patients understand all instructions given to them for tests and medical procedures.
- Gather and compile information required for a variety of grant submissions and reports.
- Conduct database, literature and web searches to locate and retrieve documents and articles.
- Prepare and book exam rooms ensure all materials are stocked, stored, and organized accordingly.
- Set up and maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.
- Update and maintain information in a variety of databases.
- Update and maintain confidential files and records. Handle sensitive material in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- File, retrieve, and purge files.
- Monitor and order office supplies.
- Attend meetings and take minutes.
- Assemble, collate, and disseminate mailings.
- Open and distribute incoming mail and faxes and arrange courier shipments.
- Remain curr



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