Secretary - Pathology FTC

Position: Secretary - Pathology FTC 2026-6993
Overview
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including:
Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to  creating healthier communities together .

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Career Development & Education Grant

Wellness & Wellbeing Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website .org.

Job Description
Salary

$27.386 - $29.691

Schedule

Days, Monday - Friday

Shift

8 hrs

Full-time contract expected to end June 2028

Responsible to transcribe surgical pathology reports, autopsy and biopsy dictation. Prepares blocks and slides for consult and arranges the sendout and receipt of issued specimens. Additional responsibilities include Synoptic reporting to Cancer Care Ontario, preparing and updating Pathology Office procedure manual, registration and accessioning of referred-in specimens, medical correspondence for pathology service, invoicing, reception/telephone and other clerical duties as assigned, including record keeping.

The successful incumbent must be able to manage a fast pace and high volume workload. Meeting expected turnaround times are crucial while productivity and accuracy standards are maintained. Must be experienced with laboratory and pathology terminology and able to communicate with pathologists regularly have a clear understanding of and using pathology & histology-specific terminology. The Secretary-Pathology must also be able to perform additional administrative duties as required.

The physical demands of the role may include but is not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and

Qualifications:

Successful completion of College in Medical Office Admin or equivalent required

Completion of Medical Terminology course required

Minimum 3-5 years recent medical transcription experience required, particularly in pathology/laboratory

Medical transcription experience for Surgical and medico-legal Autopsies required

Editscrip transription software/dictation experience preferred

Meditech experience preferred

Proficiency in pathology terminology essential

Ability to meet or exceed 60 minutes/day of transcribed work with over 80% accuracy required

Competency in Fluency Voice Recognition Dictation system required

Excellent organizational skills

Knowledge of MS Office, in particular MS Word required

Excellent communication skills (proficiency in English writing and grammar) required

Excellent interpersonal skills

Typing speed of 65wpm and evidence of a high standard of accuracy

Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months…