Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.      Under the direction of the Medical Director or designate, and the supervision of the Administrative Manager, Pediatric Program or designate, this position provides clerical support to any of the Pediatric Specialty Medicine Divisions  by performing duties such as scheduling clinic appointments, typing, transcribing, sorting and distributing related documents, inputting, sorting and retrieving data into/from database, obtaining patient information utilizing computerized software applications according to established policies, standards and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•Grade 12, graduation from an approved program in medical transcription and one year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

•Ability to keyboard at 60 w.p.m.
•Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•Ability to deal with others effectively.
•Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
•Ability to operate related equipment.
•Ability to organize work.