Medical Secretary - Spinal Muscular Atrophy(Sma) Clinic – Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program- Temporary Part Time (2023-231343)

We currently have a Temporary Part Time (0.4 FTE) opportunity for a Medical Secretary in the Spinal Muscular Atrophy(SMA) clinic – Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program department at the Bayview Campus until May 2026.

Hours of Work: Weekdays: Days, 8 hrs, As per schedule.

Summary of Duties

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Medical Secretarial supports services to the multidisciplinary Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) clinic. Duties include, but not limited to: booking and scheduling, typing correspondence, setting up patient appointments and tests, responding to enquiries, entering data in databases, assisting clinical staffs with patient care, and setting up and maintaining files. Some billing may be required. Other duties as required.

In parallel to the clinical duties summarized above, this individual will also be supporting research related activities.

This clinic is a fast paced environment with multiple doctors, patients and procedures which requires flexibility.

Qualifications/Skills

• Requires successful completion of a two (2) year Medical Secretarial program/diploma at the community college level plus a minimum of two (2) years related practical experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of software packages such as Accuro, PAS/PHS, SunnyCare and QuadraMed are required
• Proficiency in keyboarding (40 net wpm)
• Demonstrated proficiency in English grammar, with excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and work collaboratively with health care team
• Experience in booking necessary diagnostic tests/procedures
• Experience with patients with neurological disease is an asset
• Demonstrated satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Demonstrated proficiency and advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills in order to meet deadlines.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (in one document) quoting 231343 to:

Human Resources

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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