Provides administrative and secretarial support to hospital programs and committees. The Secretary is responsible for performing general office and reception duties, ensuring the smooth operation of the program on a daily basis. This role also serves as the primary point of contact for the Geriatric Psychiatry – Ambulatory Care program.
Qualifications
- Completion of OSSD or equivalent
- Office Administration or equivalent College certification and/or diploma OR relevant combination of education, training and experience (minimum experience two years full-time secretarial or clerical experience in a medical environment)
- Excellent communication, organization, problem solving, and customer relation skills, with the ability to relate to persons with mental illness
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet firm deadlines
- High level of initiative, judgment and adaptability
- Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
- Proficiency in latest versions of standard office software applications including, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Meditech or other patient registration/booking system, Internet Explorer
- Typing speed 40 words per minute minimum
- Dictatyping skills
- An understanding of basic financial and mathematical concepts
- Ability to work independently and with multiple interruptions
- Ability to function as a member of a team and work cooperatively with team members
Language Requirements
- Bilingual (French/English) is mandatory. English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. French level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension and expression.
