December 4, 2024

NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE

LOUISE MARSHALL HOSPITAL

POSTING #2024-285

WARD SECRETARY

(PERMANENT FULL TIME)

A permanent full time Ward Secretary position is available at the Louise Marshall Hospitalsiteof North Wellington Health Care.

This position is unionized with OPSEU, Local 226.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the incumbent is responsible for facilitating effective communication amongst team members, providing reception and clerical support including (but not limited to) word processing, processing physician orders, chart assembly, filing, requisition completion, arranging tests/procedures and transport, assisting schedule completion, report sheet updating, assisting with replacing staff as needed following Union Collective Agreements, switchboard coverage and providing other assistance and duties, as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills: cordial, professional and positive mannerism
• Excellent clerical proficiency: word processing, computer entry, reception, filing
• Strong organizational and time management expertise to cope in a challenging and often stressful environment
• Medical terminology course (or equivalency) OR assume responsibility to complete the course within a specified time frame
• Previous Meditech experience
• Detail orientated with demonstrated aptitude for utmost accuracy
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired
  

Note: Candidates will be tested for qualifications described above.

HOURS OF WORK:

• As per department schedule
• As per Collective Agreement

SALARY:$28.63 to $29.92 per hour

Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/ by 4:00 pm on December 12, 2024.

INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address.

EXTERNAL applicantsare considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.