Shared Health Work Around External

Position Overview

Under general supervision and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface General Hospital, the ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY is responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to an individual(s) and/or a department in a clinical or administrative area within the hospital.

Experience

• Two(2) years secretarial experience preferably in a hospital or other health care setting.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Clinical Positions
• Grade XII or recognized equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized medical secretarial program.or Successful completion of a recognized secretarial or administrative secretarial program, plus successful completion of a recognized medical terminology course.
• Non-Clinical Positions
• Grade XII or recognized equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized secretarial or administrative secretarial program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Keyboarding speed:  55 wpm
• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of current and related software including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, powerpoint, internet and email applications.
• Knowledge of University administrative procedures would be an asset in clinical areas.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand French may be a required in certain positions.
• Ability to take shorthand may be required in certain positions.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with accuracy.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Mature, professional manner.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work with initiative.

Physical Requirements

• Not Applicable