Unit Secretary, Cancer Care, PT

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada North York General Hospital Full time

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry’s provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

Position Summary

Unit Secretary, Cancer Care, Breast Diagnostic Centre:
In this role, you will provide secretarial support to a multidisciplinary group of staff and physicians in the Breast Diagnostic Centre. This role plays a key role in maintaining patient flow. You’re a great relationship builder and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You are able to work independently, manage priorities, and multitask in a high-paced environment. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with patients, families, physicians, and staff. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

Book appointments for staff and family physicians in the Breast Diagnostic Centre.
Appropriately schedule staff and physicians’ use of exam and counseling rooms to ensure maximum utilization.
Provide secretarial support for all staff and physicians in the Breast Diagnostic Centre.
Schedule referrals to specialists and book required tests and/or procedures.
Assemble, maintain, and file charts.
Interact in an empathetic and respectful manner with patients dealing with sensitive and private health.
Answer telephone calls and redirects patient calls as appropriate.
Faxing and typing as required for physicians and staff.

Qualifications

Medical Secretary/Office Assistant Certificate required.
Two years of secretarial experience in a medical office or hospital environment.
Proficiency in computer applications, i.e. Microsoft Office
Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills of 50 w.p.m.
Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record systems an asset.
Bilingualism in French/English an asset.

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Regular position, with 8 hours shifts, days and evening shifts in the Cancer Care, Breast Diagnostic Centre. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.



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