medical secretary

Job ID

73376

Job Title

MEDICAL SECRETARY (II)

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

St. Joseph's Hospital

Open Date

01/15/2026

Job Type

Continuing

Close Date

01/21/2026

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Medicine

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 5

Salary Range

$ $34.04 (hourly)

Job Code

JD0009

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

17.5

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday - Thursday

• schedule to be further discussed based on operational needs.

(ie: 4 days 5.25 hours per day, or 3 days 7 hours per day)

Education Level

2 year Community College diploma in Medical Office Administration or related field.

Career Level

Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

Anticipated start date

January 05, 2026

Job Description No

JD0009

Vacancy Details

This is a new position within the department

Unit/Project Description:

For Department use only.

A Medical Secretary II is required to support Physicians in the Division of Rheumatology.

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.

Job Description

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.
• Greet visitors, answer or redirect general inquiries in person, by telephone and via email and respond independently to inquiries that are specific in nature and require a thorough knowledge of established policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Facilitate the collection of signatures required on grant applications and agreements.
• 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 current with relevant medical terminology.

Assets:

• Excellent organization and communication skills required,

• Accuro experience,

• EPIC / DT experience,

• Strong calendar management,

• Additional duties as assigned

• Preferred schedule Tuesday 3.5 hours, Wednesday 7 hours, Thursday 7 hours (total 2.5 days per week); flexibility is available to accommodate an alternate schedule upon request and based on operational needs.

• On-site at St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum agreement.

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• Human Resources Service Centre at ext. 222-HR , or
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