Unit Secretary Labour and Delivery, U; J1225-0176

Unit Secretary Labour and Delivery, U (J)

Apply for the Unit Secretary Labour and Delivery role at North York General Hospital
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Company Bio
North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver world‑class care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi‑site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life‑defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long‑term care services. We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate.

Join North York General to accelerate your career!

Position Summary
The Unit Secretary for Labour & Delivery provides confidential, sensitive and professional administrative, secretarial and receptionist support for the unit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Communicate with staff, patients, families, internal and external parties
• Accept, coordinate and triage telephone calls and inquiries and process them in an appropriate and timely manner
• Coordinate various interdepartmental activities and requests such as transportation of patients for tests, discharges and services required on the unit
• Assume responsibility for identification and advancement of issues and concerns with the Unit Administrator or Coordinator in a time sensitive manner
• Compile and disseminate material/documents related to Program activity
• Maintain attendance/time reporting information and arrange appropriate relief including agencies
• Transcribe physicians written orders in an appropriate and timely manner
• Process online orders, notify appropriate staff, and specific departments as required
• Support clinicians with system order entry functions
• Process requisitions as required (blood work, CT, etc.), maintain documentation and follows up on outstanding information (e.g., test results, follow up appointments)
• Maintain organization of admissions, discharges, outstanding orders and patient related information including kardex and medication information
• Dismantle charts and enter information electronically as required
• Prepare statistics, reports and discharge instructions
• Photocopy, prioritize and process information as required
• Manage unit supplies, services and repair needs

Qualifications

• Grade XII (high school) diploma
• A medical office assistant certificate or minimum one year comparable office experience with medical orientation
• Medical terminology course preferred
• Accurate minimum typing speed of 45 w.p.m
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to perform medical transcription

What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Unscheduled position with 8 hour shifts, days, evenings and nights, including weekends, on an as needed basis in the Labour and Delivery unit. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan #INDO.

How To Apply
Think you’re the right person for the job? Here’s your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure you meet the deadline – only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.