Clinical Secretary

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.

We are currently recruiting for the position of Unscheduled Part Time Clinical Secretary (Service 6) to join our Freeport Float Pool Team. This position on evenings rotates between inpatient areas to meet multiple floors’ needs. Evenings are 2:30 until 9:00 pm, and also covers day shift needs.

How Clinical Secretaries support our Freeport Float Pool team at Grand River Hospital:

Clerical functions of the patient care unit, including, but not limited to reception duties, transcribing doctors’ orders, basic entry and retrieval and ordering of supplies. The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain statistics as required. A strong emphasis on working with computer software as per unit requirements. Contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

At Grand River Hospital, our Clinical Secretaries will bring the following:

• Post-secondary medical secretarial or health office administration diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Must be able to transcribe doctor’s order accurately and in a timely fashion
• Must be able to enter computer data accurately and timely and demonstrate proficiency with this skill
• Must be able to prioritize workload
• Must possess problem-solving skills
• Experience in arranging bed assignment according to insurance coverage preferred
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Must have medical terminology/transcription course completed with demonstrated proficiency

At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with:

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.