Medical Secretary

Unit Summary

The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by Hamilton Health Sciences and St.

Joseph's Hospital. The Program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into health care for the benefit of the community, and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.

Position Summary

• The Medical Secretary will provide secretarial support within Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program. Some responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, transcription of confidential medical reports, correspondence and procedures;
• assist in the preparation of statistics, research papers for publication; prepare committee material and take minutes; maintain electronic scheduling and booking patient referrals;
• administer and maintain financial records including travel expenses and Educational Trust Fund; maintain a variety of databases;

enter laboratory specimen information into Meditech database.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday days

Qualifications

Graduate of Community College Medical Secretarial program or equivalent

2. Medical Terminology relating to Laboratory Medicine

3. Demonstrated proficient keyboarding skills (60 wpm)

4. Demonstrated proficient computer skills in word processing, spread sheets and database systems, Meditech, Clinical Connect, MOSAIQ, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook Calendar, Windows, SharePoint

5. Demonstrated excellence in communication and interpersonal skills within a professional environment

6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment

7. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and establish priorities

8. Experience within a Laboratory environment a strong asset

9. Demonstrated knowledge of Kronos and Internet design and maintenance, a strong asset

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of fullCOVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct.

Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905-521-2100, Ext.

46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process.

If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset