Medical Secretary - Odette Cancer Centre - Casual 2024-7651

Summary of Duties

To provide medical secretarial support services to assigned physicians at the Odette Cancer Centre. Duties include O.R. 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.

Qualifications/Skills

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 O.R. bookings 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 required; 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 in order to meet multiple deadlines

Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision