Unit Secretary, (CUPE) Inpatient Mental Health - Part Time - Markham Stouffville Hospital
About The Position
Oak Valley Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Inpatient Mental Health department at Markham Stouffville Hospital. This is a part-time position where the successful candidate will be part of the clerical team in an interdisciplinary setting. The role involves reception duties, patient order processing, meeting arrangements, typing and filing of patient reports, processing patient charts, preparing materials for Health Records, and preparing patient program pamphlets. The organization is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and serves diverse communities with a focus on providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
Requirements
- Recent Unit Secretary experience in a hospital setting
- Excellent public relations, interpersonal, communication and organization skills
- Previous experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Minimum typing speed of 45 w.p.m.
- Previous experience using Meditech and Community Wide Scheduling
- Knowledge of and/or completion of a medical terminology course
- Ability to work in a busy environment where patients are experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties
- Demonstrated excellent attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
- Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in mental health services
- Previous experience organizing therapy group wait lists on excel , booking group orientation sessions and entering group series appointments
Responsibilities
- Reception duties and telephone communication
- Liaise with bed allocating in regards to admissions, registration
- Processing patient orders through computer
- Arranging meetings and appointments
- Typing/filing of patient reports/letters
- Processing patient charts and restocking (assembling) new charts
- Preparing materials for Health Records
- Preparation and typing of patient program pamphlets, etc.
Benefits
- Compensation: CUP C03 Range: $28.13 - $31.65
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
