Role Overview As a member of the healthcare team, the Medical Administrative Assistant provides clerical, administrative or business support to patients, families and those providing service and/or care. Safety Culture Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, wherein 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. Application Process 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. EEO & Accommodations 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 Operations 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. Internal Preference 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. Collective Agreements Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement Work Schedule Monday to Friday; days Clinic Context The WLMH OBSGYNE Clinic at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital provides family focused obstetrical and gynecological health services. Services are provided by Physicians skilled in Low Risk Obstetrics as well as Gynecology in a community hospital setting. Many patients cared for in our clinic choose to have services locally at our West Lincoln Memorial Hospital site which includes low risk level 1B obstetrical care, colposcopy, and perioperative care. Qualifications Graduate of community college secretarial or office administration program or equivalent or equivalent office experience Medical Terminology Certificate 1 and 2 or equivalent, which may be subject to testing 1 year recent experience in general or medical office administration Keyboarding 60 wpm Knowledge and skill in using computer required (expert skill in EPIC) Strong administrative and organizational background with an ability to prioritize, multi-task, schedule, and carry out tasks with strong attention to detail Effective and creative problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, public relations and problem-solving skills Ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly Ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively Ability to appreciate the confidential nature of the position Ability to sit for long periods, repetitive reaching, repetitive bending #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Medical Administrative Assistant