Medical Secretary-Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program Als And Spinal Muscular Atrophy(Sma) Clinics (2023-4497)

Summary Of Duties

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Medical Secretary will be responsible for supporting both the multi-disciplinary Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) clinics.

Duties include, but not limited to: booking/ scheduling duties for patients and the interdisciplinary team, responding to patient enquiries, Data entry in relevant information systems, assisting clinical staffs with patient care related matters, 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.

Qualifications/Skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and work collaboratively with health care team
• Experience with patients with neurological disease is an asset
• Experience in booking necessary diagnostic tests/procedures
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills in order to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in keyboarding (40 net wpm)
• Demonstrated satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Demonstrated proficiency in English grammar, with excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Working knowledge of software packages such as Accuro, PAS/PHS, SunnyCare and QuadraMed are preferred.
• 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
• Demonstrated proficiency and advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office