Secretary Systemic Therapy, Oncology Clinic - BC Cancer - Vancouver

Secretary Systemic Therapy, Oncology Clinic

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

The Secretary, Systemic Therapy performs a variety of secretarial and clerical functions in support of the administrative and clinical activities of the Systemic Therapy Process Team.

What you'll do

• Screen and prioritize patient requirements for members of the medical team staff by determining urgency of incoming calls regarding patient treatment and taking appropriate action.
• Coordinate and book appointments and tests for patients as requested by the medical team by accessing the patient information system to enter and retrieve data.
• Relay patient information to and from doctors' offices and outside hospitals by contacting other departments or outside sources to obtain medical reports for patient visits.
• Types correspondence, reports and other documents from dictation or hand-written notes using a variety of software such as word processing, spreadsheet and database on a personal computer; drafts routine correspondence for signature.
• Schedule meetings and appointments, books facilities, and arranges audio-visual equipment. Records, types, and distributes minutes of meetings. Takes follow-up action when indicated in the minutes.
• Gather data for use in documents by requesting and collating information for items such as grant applications, curriculum vitae, other departmental reports, abstracts and manuscripts. Obtains, photocopies, and circulates schedules, lists, reports and other documents as required.
• Open, sort and forward incoming mail.
• Make travel arrangements for departmental staff and visitors as required.
• Prepare requisitions for office and other supplies for approval by Process Leader. Receives and monitors incoming stock against requisitions using computerized database and contacts other departments as necessary to resolve related problems.
• Perform record-keeping functions such as entry, retrieval and distribution of data from department scheduling systems for items such as clinic duty roster and monthly leave schedule.
• Maintain secretarial procedure manuals by typing and inserting new or revised procedures.
• Assist in maintaining the departmental time books by relaying information to appropriate personnel as obtained from Physician's absence forms to ensure leaves are recorded in accordance with Agency guidelines and authorized by the Provincial Practice Leader, Medical Oncology or Process Leader.
• Maintain departmental filing systems by organizing and filing materials.
• Receive visitors to the work area as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Grade 12, graduation from a recognized secretarial program, including a recognized course in medical transcription and three years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You have:

• 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.).
• 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 organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

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, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• 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).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until February 28, 2025)

Hourly Wage: $30.54/per hour.

Location: 600 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6

Applications accepted until position is filled

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0800-1600

Requisition Number: 174333E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BCC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

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 BCC 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.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey-one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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