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Unit Secretary, Labour and Delivery, PTT (J1225-0727) We invite applications for the Unit Secretary, Labour and Delivery, PTT (J1225-0727) position at North York General Hospital. The role includes administrative, secretarial and receptionist support for the Labour & Delivery unit in a confidential, sensitive and professional manner. Position Summary 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 have effective written and spoken communication skills, use your critical thinking and problemsolving skills, and embrace the challenge of prioritising work demands in a fastpaced and stressful environment. This position supports the Hospitals academic mandate by advancing care through teaching, learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. Responsibilities Communicate with staff, patients, families, internal and external parties. Accept, coordinate and triage telephone calls and inquiries and process them in an appropriate and timely manner. Coordinate various interdepartmental activities and requests such as transportation of patients for tests, discharges and services required on the unit. Assume responsibility for identification and advancement of issues and concerns with the Unit Administrator or Coordinator in a timesensitive 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 an appropriate and timely manner. Process online orders, notify appropriate staff and specific departments as required. Support clinicians with system order entry functions. Process requisitions as required (blood work, CT, etc.), maintain documentation and follow up on outstanding information (e.g., test results, followup appointments). Maintain organization of admissions, discharges, outstanding orders and patientrelated information including kardex and medication information. Dismantle charts and enter information electronically as required. Prepare statistics, reports and discharge instructions. Photocopy, prioritise and process information as required. Manage unit supplies, services and repair needs. Qualifications Grade XII (high school) diploma. A medical office assistant certificate or a minimum of one year of comparable office experience with medical orientation. Medical terminology course preferred. Accurate minimum typing speed of 45 w.p.m. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (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 parttime temporary position (12month contract) with 8hour shifts days, evenings and nights, including weekends, on an asneeded basis in the Labour and Delivery unit. 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. How to Apply Ensure to meet the deadline only applications received by the closing date will be considered. We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview. Closing Statement At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Fulltime Job function: Administrative Industry: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at North York General Hospital by 2. #J-18808-Ljbffr