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Unit Secretary - Labour and Delivery, U (J0925-0919) Join to apply for the Unit Secretary - Labour and Delivery, U (J0925-0919) role at North York General Hospital. Overview Unit Secretary, Labour & Delivery. Your goal in this position is to perform administrative, secretarial and receptionist support for the Labour & Delivery Unit in a confidential, sensitive and professional manner. You will use effective written and spoken communication, critical thinking and problem solving, and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. This role supports the Hospitals academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. You will contribute to health and safety policies to provide a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers and learners. Responsibilities Communicate with staff, patients, families and internal and external parties Accept, coordinate and triage telephone calls and inquiries and process them promptly Coordinate interdepartmental activities and requests, such as transportation of patients for tests, discharges and services required on the unit Identify and escalate issues and concerns with the Unit Administrator or Coordinator in a timely manner Compile and disseminate material/documents related to program activity Maintain attendance/time reporting information and arrange appropriate relief including agencies Transcribe physicians written orders in a timely manner Process online orders, notify appropriate staff and departments as required Support clinicians with system order entry functions Process requisitions (e.g., blood work, CT) and follow up on outstanding information (test results, follow up appointments) Maintain organization of admissions, discharges, outstanding orders and patient information including kardex and medication information Dismantle charts and enter information electronically as required Prepare statistics, reports and discharge instructions Photocopy, prioritize and process information as required Manage unit supplies, services and repair needs Qualifications Grade XII (high school) diploma A medical office assistant certificate or minimum one year comparable office experience with medical orientation Medical terminology course preferred Accurate minimum typing speed of 45 w.p.m Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to perform medical transcription What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of healthcare providers, staff and volunteers in one of Canadas leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Unscheduled position with 8 hour shifts, days, evenings and nights, including weekends, on an as-needed basis in the Labour and Delivery unit. We offer a competitive total compensation package including pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. How To Apply Think you are the right person for the job? Please follow the submission deadlines. We review all applications and contact those selected for an interview. Closing Statement North York General is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community and provide accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Additional Information Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Temporary Job function: Administrative Industries: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr