Unit Secretary; CUPE), Childbirth & Children's Services - Part Time Hospital

Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care.

To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

• You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

EOD September 4th

The Unit Secretary is a valuable member of the Childbirth and Children's Centre and has a significant impact on the efficient and effective operation of the department. The successful candidate will be responsible for both clerical and receptionist duties as well as patient registration.

• patient registration
• admitting
• transferring and discharging in a timely manner
• filing
• creating and disassembling patient charts upon admission and discharge
• organizing and entering physician orders into the computer
• photocopying, scanning and faxing documents
• ordering supplies as needed

The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, work within a team environment, set priorities and multi task proficiently.

• receiving visitors, patients and/or hospital personnel on the department
• answering and directing telephone calls to the appropriate personnel
• scheduling appointments and procedures
• providing information related to patient care as authorized by a Registered Nurse

• Previous hospital unit secretary experience
• Experience in Childbirth and Children's Services is an asset
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficient computer and typing skills
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands in a fast pace environment
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills with a high attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
• Demonstrated 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 hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

The successful candidate must be available to work 12 hour shifts, rotating schedule, days, nights. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

CUP C03 Range: $28.13 - $31.65

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 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 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient…