Job Description

In collaboration with nursing, other hospital staff and various community services, provides clerical and administrative support to maintain a progressive, efficient, organized healthcare environment that further enhances the patient and staff experience. The Unit Secretary operates, maintains and orders different types of office and hospital equipment and supplies in a fast paced, dynamic, open concept setting. This position inputs data information for admissions, transfers, and discharges Including entering consults, print labels, and completes work lists on EPIC The unit secretary will respond to telephone inquiries and call bells, and communicates with staff, patients and families including making post discharge calls

What must you have?

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Medical Terminology.

• Prior experience in an administrative/clerical role required, preferably within a healthcare environment.
• Keyboarding skills (40 wpm).
• Experience with computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively deescalate situations
• Demonstrates Customer Service skills
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health\xe2\x80\x99s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health \xe2\x80\x93 Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

• This position is represented by OPSEU
• You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health

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