Medical Secretary - Odette Cancer Centre - Temporary

Overview

Summary Of Duties: To provide medical secretarial support services to assigned physicians at the Odette Cancer Centre. Duties include OR booking and scheduling; typing correspondence, CVs, teaching dossiers, grants and manuscript submissions; preparing presentation packages; coordinating physician schedules, meetings, seminars and conferences; responding to enquiries, monitoring and assisting patients; setting up and maintaining files; arranging accommodations; and providing clerical support services for the programs.

• Provide medical secretarial support services to assigned physicians at the Odette Cancer Centre.
• Arrange OR (Operating Room) booking and scheduling.
• Type correspondence, CVs, teaching dossiers, grants and manuscript submissions; prepare presentation packages.
• Coordinate physician schedules, meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Respond to enquiries, monitor and assist patients.
• Set up and maintain files; arrange accommodations.
• Provide clerical support services for the programs.

• Requires successful completion of a recognized Medical Office Administration program / diploma or equivalent at the community college level, plus a minimum of two (2) years related practical experience.
• Previous experience managing OR bookings and scheduling.
• Consideration will be given to candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant education and working experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency and advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Word;
  Excel preferred.
• Proven accurate keyboarding (minimum net speed of 40 wpm) required.
• Proven proficiency in English grammar, with excellent verbal and written communication and comprehension skills.
• Well-developed organizational, prioritization and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.