About the role
Job Posting Number:
J0825-1087
Job Title:
Secretary
Job Category:
Administration / Clerical
Unit:
Outpatient Mental health
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
August 29, 2025
Available Shifts:
Day Shift Monday through Friday every other weekend - Schedule subject to change
Closing Date:
August 29, 2025
Salary:
$27.18 - $28.52/Hour
Union:
CUPE
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:
Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system
Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.
Summary of responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Adult Mental Health Services, the secretary’s primary area of responsibility will be supporting the Outpatient Mental Health Services of CCH. The Secretary will manage reception and client flow along with supporting the psychiatrists scheduling, maintenance of recording/statistical systems and paper flow, clerical support to professional activities, and other duties as assigned by the Manager as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care.
Requirements of the job
- Successful completion of a 2 year Medical Secretary Diploma Program or equivalent
- Three years recent experience as a secretary
- demonstrated ability to transcribe dictation quickly and accurately
- computer literate with working knowledge of Outlook, StaffRight, UKG, Ormed & Anzer; intermediate level in Microsoft Word and beginner level in Excel and Powerpoint
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize time
- Good communication and customer service/public relation skills
- Minimum typing speed 60 wpm
- Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of office equipment including fax, telephone with voicemail, scanner and photocopier
- Working knowledge of CRMS
- Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
- Functional proficiency in both official languages (oral and written in English, oral in French – and testing completed)
Asset:
- Previous experience in addiction and mental health service program
- Knowledge of Catalyst and Cerner
Are you interested in this job?
About Cornwall Community Hospital
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to their catchment area of 110,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk Community of Akwesasne.
With 165 beds, more than 1200 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
About the role
Job Posting Number:
J0825-1087
Job Title:
Secretary
Job Category:
Administration / Clerical
Unit:
Outpatient Mental health
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
August 29, 2025
Available Shifts:
Day Shift Monday through Friday every other weekend - Schedule subject to change
Closing Date:
August 29, 2025
Salary:
$27.18 - $28.52/Hour
Union:
CUPE
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:
Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system
Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.
Summary of responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Adult Mental Health Services, the secretary’s primary area of responsibility will be supporting the Outpatient Mental Health Services of CCH. The Secretary will manage reception and client flow along with supporting the psychiatrists scheduling, maintenance of recording/statistical systems and paper flow, clerical support to professional activities, and other duties as assigned by the Manager as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care.
Requirements of the job
- Successful completion of a 2 year Medical Secretary Diploma Program or equivalent
- Three years recent experience as a secretary
- demonstrated ability to transcribe dictation quickly and accurately
- computer literate with working knowledge of Outlook, StaffRight, UKG, Ormed & Anzer; intermediate level in Microsoft Word and beginner level in Excel and Powerpoint
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize time
- Good communication and customer service/public relation skills
- Minimum typing speed 60 wpm
- Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of office equipment including fax, telephone with voicemail, scanner and photocopier
- Working knowledge of CRMS
- Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
- Functional proficiency in both official languages (oral and written in English, oral in French – and testing completed)
Asset:
- Previous experience in addiction and mental health service program
- Knowledge of Catalyst and Cerner
Are you interested in this job?
About Cornwall Community Hospital
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to their catchment area of 110,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk Community of Akwesasne.
With 165 beds, more than 1200 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.