Medical Secretary

Purpose:

A medical secretary is responsible for performing highly specialized secretarial duties that include scheduling appointments, billing patients, compiling medical charts and reports and handling correspondence. They also assist doctors with writing reports, speeches and articles, arrange for patient hospitalization, bill insurance companies and order supplies.

Education and Training:

• Graduate from a recognized Medical Secretary diploma program or related program

Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) months recent relevant experience

Knowledge/Skills Ability:

• Demonstrated ability to type 50 w.p.m.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in Medical Terminology
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Suite software, i.e. Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multi-faceted team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and diversified workload
• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills

Personal Suitability:

• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.