Secretary – Outpatient Adult Mental Health – Southlake Regional Health Centre – Newmarket, ON Freelance

Building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people.

Join our team and together we will make progress on our Strategic Goals:

Forge a new path to meet the changing needs of our growing communities

Champion a culture of exemplary care and deliver clinical excellence

Create an environment where the best experiences happen

Own our role to improve the system

Through new partnerships, a relentless focus on quality and sustainability, and a dedication to the best patient and provider experience, Southlake will improve the health of our communities and shape the future of healthcare.

Job Summary

The Secretary is responsible and accountable for registration, reception, patient scheduling, word processing and clerical functions within the Mental Health Department, reporting to the Manager/Team Leader. He/she is responsible for using the hospitals computer systems to support and maintain the various department functions.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a College secretarial certificate program or equivalent
• Previous experience working with Mental Health patients and families an asset.
• Dicta typing at a minimum speed of 60 words per minute
• Computer skills – demonstrated skill in Word, Windows , Excel
• Ability to take minutes
• Ability to work efficiently and respectfully with patients, families and community agencies
• Experience with filing, scheduling appointments
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Medical terminology
• Computer experience – order entry – (STAR)
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills

Closing Statement

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.