Summary of Duties

To provide medical secretarial support services to assigned physicians at the Odette Cancer Centre. Duties include O.R. booking and scheduling; typing correspondence, CVs, teaching dossiers, grants and manuscript submissions; preparing presentation packages; coordinating physician schedules, meetings, seminars and conferences; responding to enquiries, monitoring and assisting patients; setting up and maintaining files; arranging accommodations; and providing clerical support services for the programs.

Qualifications/Skills

• Requires successful completion of a recognized Medical Office Administration program /diploma or equivalent at the community college level, plus a minimum of two (2) years related practical experience
• Previous experience managing O.R. bookings scheduling
• Consideration will be given to candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant education and working experience
• Demonstrated proficiency and advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Word required; Excel preferred
• Proven accurate keyboarding (minimum net speed of 40 wpm) required
• Proven proficiency in English grammar, with excellent verbal and written communication and comprehension skills
• Well-developed organizational, prioritization and time management skills in order to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision