Hospital Name:

Alexandra Marine and General Hospital

Competition:

26-072

Position Type:

Temporary Full Time

Vacancy:

Leave

Union:

Unifor

Salary Scale:

$26.64 - $28.21

Start Date:

2026-05-27

Closing Date:

2026-06-04

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years’ recent experience (within the last 3 years) of medical transcription in a Health Records department
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and pharmacology
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of computers and use of software

Required Skills:

• Ability to assess requests and prioritize them

• Ability to handle stressful situations

• Ability to prepare correspondence, personal health information releases and reports; as well as, sort, review and file various documents

• Ability to work independently and as a team member

• Demonstrate initiative and good judgment in problem solving and identifying opportunities for action

• Excellent understanding of Medical Terminology and Pharmaceutical terms

• Excellent verbal, written, telephone and computer skills

• Excellent demonstrated grammar skills

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Demonstrated good health and attendance record required

• Able to maintain an effective working relationship with patients, physicians, hospital staff and public

• Professional demeanour

• Proven organizational, analytical service orientation

• Ability to respond to telephone inquiries in the Health Records Department

• Ability to transcribe 100 minutes of dictation per day

• Demonstrated knowledge and compliance to Ontario Privacy Legislation

• Consistently meets attendance expectations, demonstrating reliability and commitment to scheduled shifts

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.

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Choosing AMGH as your employer opens the door to many professional development opportunities and training supports. Applicants may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs.