Medical Secretary
Top Benefits
About the role
Employment Status: Casual Part Time
Department: Laboratory
Union: OPSEU - Clerical
End Date: Jun 11, 2025
Job Code: 17718
✓ Pension
POSITION: Medical Secretary
UNIT: Laboratory
STATUS: Casual Part Time
SALARY: $ 28.76 -$31.99
At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do. Watch this quick video to see why you should apply, click here.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The medical secretary is responsible for all clerical, secretarial, reception, and administrative support to the Laboratory Services Pathology department.
Duties include Medical Transcription of surgical pathology reports, autopsy reports and correspondence; preparation of specimens for transport; administrative support to Pathologists and Pathology Department; retrieval and package of surgical pathology slides and blocks for transfer to various other facilities; maintaining accurate shipping log of specimens and ensuring the accuracy of information communicated from Pathology dept.
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
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Medical Office Administration/Health Care Office Administration certificate required
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At least one (1) year experience within the last three (3) years of Medical Secretary experience
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Knowledge of medical terminology
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Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent telephone etiquette and organizational skills
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Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with minimal supervision utilizing effective organizational and problem-solving skills;
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Ability to adapt and work within a constantly changing environment.
-
Demonstrated computer knowledge and skills (Electronic Patient Record, Cerner, Powerchart, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet/Intranet Usage).
-
Demonstrated ability to seek, explore and implement continuous improvement opportunities relating to office efficiencies in conjunction with the interprofessional team
-
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis as per the STEGH Attendance Management Policy
-
Demonstrates a fit with STEGH values
WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:
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Crucial Conversations training or willing to obtain
-
Lean Yellow Belt training
HOURS:
Must be able to meet the availability and non-availability requirements outlined in the OPSEU Clerical Collective Agreement.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
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Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
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Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
-
Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits
-
Training and development opportunities
-
Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
-
Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions, and much more!
-
Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
-
An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace
-
Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard
Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!
About St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is an award winning 179-bed facility dedicated to providing an excellent patient care experience for every patient, every time. STEGH provides comprehensive 24-hour coverage in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Emergency, Mental Health and Family Medicine. As a fully accredited hospital, we are proud to serve the city of St Thomas and all eight municipalities within the County of Elgin.
More than 1,000 professionals work at STEGH, including over 200 credentialed Professional Staff who provide in-hospital care ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to each and every patient that walks through our doors. Patient and staff safety is a major priority and fostering this safety culture is integrated in all that we do. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer, committed to the well-being of our employees. We continuously invest in ways to enhance work/life balance and improve accessibility.
Our range of hospital services include, emergency medicine, mental health (in-patient and out-patient), a surgical program, cardio respiratory services, sleep studies, palliative care, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, education programs, pediatrics, obstetrics, and much more.
The Hospital participates in the Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network as a community hospital training centre for residents in OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hospitalists, Anesthesiology, and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Medical Secretary
Top Benefits
About the role
Employment Status: Casual Part Time
Department: Laboratory
Union: OPSEU - Clerical
End Date: Jun 11, 2025
Job Code: 17718
✓ Pension
POSITION: Medical Secretary
UNIT: Laboratory
STATUS: Casual Part Time
SALARY: $ 28.76 -$31.99
At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do. Watch this quick video to see why you should apply, click here.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The medical secretary is responsible for all clerical, secretarial, reception, and administrative support to the Laboratory Services Pathology department.
Duties include Medical Transcription of surgical pathology reports, autopsy reports and correspondence; preparation of specimens for transport; administrative support to Pathologists and Pathology Department; retrieval and package of surgical pathology slides and blocks for transfer to various other facilities; maintaining accurate shipping log of specimens and ensuring the accuracy of information communicated from Pathology dept.
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
-
Medical Office Administration/Health Care Office Administration certificate required
-
At least one (1) year experience within the last three (3) years of Medical Secretary experience
-
Knowledge of medical terminology
-
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent telephone etiquette and organizational skills
-
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with minimal supervision utilizing effective organizational and problem-solving skills;
-
Ability to adapt and work within a constantly changing environment.
-
Demonstrated computer knowledge and skills (Electronic Patient Record, Cerner, Powerchart, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet/Intranet Usage).
-
Demonstrated ability to seek, explore and implement continuous improvement opportunities relating to office efficiencies in conjunction with the interprofessional team
-
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis as per the STEGH Attendance Management Policy
-
Demonstrates a fit with STEGH values
WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:
-
Crucial Conversations training or willing to obtain
-
Lean Yellow Belt training
HOURS:
Must be able to meet the availability and non-availability requirements outlined in the OPSEU Clerical Collective Agreement.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
-
Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
-
Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
-
Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits
-
Training and development opportunities
-
Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
-
Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions, and much more!
-
Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
-
An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace
-
Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard
Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!
About St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is an award winning 179-bed facility dedicated to providing an excellent patient care experience for every patient, every time. STEGH provides comprehensive 24-hour coverage in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Emergency, Mental Health and Family Medicine. As a fully accredited hospital, we are proud to serve the city of St Thomas and all eight municipalities within the County of Elgin.
More than 1,000 professionals work at STEGH, including over 200 credentialed Professional Staff who provide in-hospital care ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to each and every patient that walks through our doors. Patient and staff safety is a major priority and fostering this safety culture is integrated in all that we do. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer, committed to the well-being of our employees. We continuously invest in ways to enhance work/life balance and improve accessibility.
Our range of hospital services include, emergency medicine, mental health (in-patient and out-patient), a surgical program, cardio respiratory services, sleep studies, palliative care, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, education programs, pediatrics, obstetrics, and much more.
The Hospital participates in the Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network as a community hospital training centre for residents in OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hospitalists, Anesthesiology, and Maxillofacial Surgery.