Secretary

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 assigned 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 member

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.