Unit Secretary, (CUPE) Outpatient Mental Health- Part Time - Markham Site - Jobs in Markham, ON

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Who you are:You are an innovative and patient centered individual who provides excellence within their professionYou are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and customer service skillsYou have vision, flexibility, transparency, honesty and practicalityYou are organized, accurate, able to multi task and meet deadlinesYou support the patient experience, your colleagues and others cultural and spiritual beliefsYou encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and CourageWho we are:Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join usWhat we need:Working independently in our interdisciplinary setting, this position will be primarily working at our OPMH clinic within the hospital with some possibility of attending to the off site Wellness Clinic.Responsibilities will include:Reception duties and telephone communication, responding to voicemailsRegistering patients, booking follow up appointments and keeping schedules organized for in person, phone and virtual careProcessing referralsProcessing patient orders through computerManaging/sorting/sending faxes and materials for health recordsArranging meetings and appointmentsCalling extra staff for sick call replacementTyping/filing of patient reports, preparing letters for physicians when neededPrepping and processing patient charts and restocking (assembling) new charts and pulling and taking apart discharged chartsManaging creating new resources/appointment types, discharging accounts if requestedAssistance with payroll entryOrdering and monitoring inventory of suppliesWork Schedule:The successful candidate will work as needed M – F 8 hour day shifts (0730-1530, 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0900-1700) as per the needs of the clinic. Schedules may change based on operational needs.Compensation:BAND CUP C03: $23.90 – 26.89 per hourWhat you bring to MSH:Recent Unit Secretary experience in a hospital outpatient clinic setting requiredRecent Unit Secretary Experience in a Mental Health setting requiredExcellent public relations, interpersonal, communication and organization skillsPrevious experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) with a minimum typing speed of 45 w.p.m.Previous experience using Meditech is an assetPrevious experience using Community Wide Scheduling is an assetKnowledge of and/or completion of a medical terminology courseAbility to work in a busy environment where patients are experiencing emotional and mental health difficultiesPrevious experience in mental health services requiredDemonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standardDemonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.Required SkillsRequired ExperienceQuick Apply

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