Unit Secretary, Surgical Day Care

St. Joseph's Hospital is a unique ambulatory hospital that specializes in minimally invasive, same day and short stay surgery. We also provide our patients with comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and follow- up care. Our state-of-the art operating rooms are supported by expert teams ensuring effective pre-screening, admission, post-surgery care and, when necessary, inpatient care. The primary responsibilities of the Nursing Unit Secretary in Surgical Day Care are facilitating communication between staff, patients and families on the unit, preparing patient charts, processing patient care orders, and maintaining integrity of the Health Record chart.

Essential Qualifications

• Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario
• Graduate of a recognized medical secretarial or medical office assistant certificate program is required
• Minimum two year recent and related experience in a healthcare setting
• Demonstrated accuracy in recording patient information and knowledge of Health Records requirements and chart preparation
• Strong clerical skills including keyboarding and data entry with a 50 wpm typing speed
• Demonstrated computer skills with Outlook and MS Office Suite, including an intermediate level of knowledge of Word and basic Excel
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal as well as excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading and composition skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated customer focus to assist internal and external customers
• Excellent organization and time management skills to effectively provide support to all team members
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with frequent disruptions
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands
• Detail oriented

• Proficiency in French would be an asset.
• Previous experience with Surginet data entry and staff scheduling systems (ie. Workbrain)

• St Josephs Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Josephs you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

• Provide documentation you have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine (primary series, boosters and/or XBB) OR one dose of XBB vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start date.
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing