Secretary - Pathology/Laboratory CAS 2025 - 6392

Overview:

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women's and Children's Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at

Job Description:

Salary

$ $29.038

Schedule

Days, Monday - Friday

Shift

8 hrs

Responsible to transcribe surgical pathology reports, autopsy and biopsy dictation. Prepares blocks and slides for consult and arranges the sendout and receipt of issued specimens. Additional responsibilities include Synoptic reporting to Cancer Care Ontario, preparing and updating Pathology Office procedure manual, registration and accessioning of referred-in specimens, medical correspondence for pathology service, invoicing, reception/telephone and other clerical duties as assigned, including record keeping. Responsible for supporting clerical duties in the Laboratory Reception in Laboratory Patient Services including order input, specimen collection guidelines and customer service.

The successful incumbent must be able to manage a fast pace and high volume workload. Meeting expected turnaround times are crucial while productivity and accuracy standards are maintained. Must be experienced with laboratory and pathology terminology and able to communicate with pathologists regularly have a clear understanding of and using pathology & histology-specific terminology. The Secretary-Pathology/Lab Reception must also be able to perform additional administrative duties as required.

The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Successful completion of secondary school required
• Completion of Medical Terminology course required
• Minimum 3-5 years recent medical transcription experience required, particularly in pathology/laboratory
• Medical transcription experience for Surgical and medico-legal Autopsies required
• Fluency transription software/dictation experience preferred
• Meditech experience preferred
• Proficiency in pathology terminology essential
• Ability to meet or exceed 200 minutes/day of transcribed work with over 80% accuracy required
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of MS Office, in particular MS Word required
• Excellent communication skills (proficiency in English writing and grammar) required
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Typing speed of 65wpm and evidence of a high standard of accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH's AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital's commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.