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Administrative Secretary
BC Children’s & Women’s Health Centre
Vancouver, BC
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
Within the context of a patient and family centered care model and in accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Administrative Secretary provides confidential administrative and secretarial support to a Division or Department Head. Duties include typing technical and non-technical material, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, answering telephone, greeting visitors and responding to general inquiries.
What you’ll do
- Transcribe and type a variety of material such as consult reports, patient histories/reports, research papers and abstracts, manuscripts and papers for publication, grant proposals/applications, statistics and minutes of meetings from drafts or dicta equipment. Distributes materials as necessary. Print out or types appointment lists and appointment letters as requested for patients and staff/physicians and sends via email or regular mail. Compose correspondence/letters for routine inquiries and submit for signature.
- Maintain appointment calendars by determining the urgency of requests, scheduling appointments, arranging meetings and vacations, altering schedules when deemed necessary, notifying participants and booking rooms and equipment. Make travel arrangements as required. Prepare physician’s on-call roster for coverage and distribute schedule.
- Support the academic and research activities of the Division/Department by preparing materials for presentation and handout. Maintain curriculum vitae for medical staff. Provide orientation to new Fellows and Residents by performing duties such as arranging for Hospital ID, setting up on Hospital systems, such as patient registration and transcription system, assigning lockers and giving an overview of workflow. Provide clinical administrative support to Residents and Fellows including the preparation of materials. Prepare schedules including the on-call schedule for Residents and Fellows.
- Attend departmental and other team meetings as required to gather information, type and distribute agenda items and provide secretarial support. Prepare minutes/reports and take follow up action.
- Answer telephone, screen callers, greet and redirect visitors, respond to queries, take/relay messages and/or redirect callers to appropriate personnel or area. Screen and prioritize incoming material for the attention of appropriate personnel.
- Receive and process requests for appointments and referrals using information provided from referring doctors’ offices and/or patient charts. Co-ordinate, pre-register and confirm patient appointments with medical staff and/or professionals in the assigned area as well as with parents, making additions, deletions and changes to appointments, as necessary. Schedule follow up appointments for patients as needed and confirms appointments in advance of scheduled times. Notify the appropriate departments and patients/families of any cancellations.
- Obtain written, signed consents from parent(s) or guardian(s), authorizing release of information. Obtain other essential information in accordance with established policies and procedures regarding the release of client information. Record demographic information when patient arrives and explain multi-disciplinary appointment system to parent(s) or guardian(s).
- Set-up and maintain filing and distribution systems for a variety of records and files such as charts, laboratory reports and correspondence by indexing binders/logs, creating and labeling files and filing material as appropriate.
- Prepare expense claim forms for physician payment when requested and sends to appropriate hospital department for processing. Prepare Fee for Service billing statements as needed and submit to Medical Services Commission.
- Compile, maintain and store patient information, various statistics, index cards and related medical information. Input data to appropriate database, and prepare summary reports using manual/computerized spreadsheets. Access and extract requested data from the computer system for appointment and other purposes; print and forward to designated personnel according to established procedures.
- Monitor departmental level of office supplies and equipment, replenishing supplies as needed, requesting equipment repairs when needed, completing expense claim forms for professional and miscellaneous expenses and obtaining authorization from administrative manager.
- Perform other related duties as required.
What you bring
Education, Training and Experience
- Grade 12, graduation from a recognized secretarial program, including a recognized course in medical transcription and three (3) year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to keyboard at 60 wpm.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize and work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Skills & Knowledge
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have; knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Wage: $29.64 per hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver
Hours of Work: 0800-1600/0730-1530
Requisition # 144057
What we do
BC Children’s & Women’s Health Centre is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA and BC Children’s & Women’s Health Centre are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
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