Job Description

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 members
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset. English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. French level A- in oral comprehension and expression considered an asset.