Department Secretary – Allied Health

Reporting to the Manager, Allied Health, the Department Secretary provides assistance and administrative support to the Manager and the allied health team working at sites throughout Grey Bruce. The person collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and other providers to support timely, efficient and quality client service. This role also includes responsibilities associated with Bundle of Care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of High School Diploma with relevant experience in administrative/secretarial experience or post-secondary business/office administration education diploma
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Client-service focused
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask
• Typing (45 w.p.m.), Word and Excel (to be tested)
• Computer skills, including use of Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook, Access Database and Payroll
• Knowledge of medical terminology (to be tested)
• Ability to utilize Cerner Patient Information System, Power Chart, Payroll, Cerner Registration and Cerner Scheduling Application
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in the following competencies: communication, teamwork, initiative\self-management and accountability, time management, organizational skills, and flexibility\adaptability
• Availability to work all shifts
• Recent satisfactory attendance and performance records
• Knowledge of and adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence)
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes