Medical Secretary (Emergency Med/Alberta)

Position Description

To perform specialized clerical and secretarial duties in support of the medical staff/faculty of the TTUHSC. Employees in this position are responsible for performing varied and complex office duties which require a thorough knowledge of departmental and institutional policies and procedures, as well as medical and scientific terminology. Work is performed under general office conditions requiring a high degree of telephone and personal contact with HSC faculty, staff, patients, and outside professionals. Work is also performed under pressure of deadlines, which may include frequent requests for urgent reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail oriented, performs satisfactorily under pressure of deadlines, displays proficiency in grammatical and spelling skills, ability to type accurately, basic knowledge of institutional purchasing policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Individual must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform essential functions of job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to learn, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.

• Ability to write routine general and medical correspondence.

• Establishes and maintains positive customer relationships.

• Work is performed under general office conditions requiring a high degree of telephone and personal contact with HSC faculty, staff, customers, residents and outside professionals.

• Employees in this position must exercise a high degree of confidentiality.

• Knowledge and experience in receptionist telephone console, purchasing, travel, property inventory and safety officer.

• Able to read, write, and speak Spanish proficiently.

• Knowledgeable and experienced in TTUHSC systems and processes

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High school diploma or GED
• At least 90 days experience as a Medical Secretary Trainee OR * three years of secretarial experience with 1 year in a medical or educational setting