Medical Secretary

Location: Toronto, ON, On-site
Language: Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Duration: 1-week contract, starting July 27
Background Check Requirement: Proof of full immunization required

About the Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Secretary to support a busy outpatient clinic within a leading healthcare organization. This short-term opportunity is ideal for an experienced medical administrator who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and enjoys providing exceptional service to patients and healthcare teams.

In this role, you will help ensure clinic operations run smoothly by coordinating patient flow, managing appointments, and supporting administrative processes. Your organization, professionalism, and patient-first approach will contribute to a positive experience for families and clinical staff alike.

What’s In It for You
• Gain valuable experience in a well-established healthcare setting
• Work alongside a collaborative and supportive clinical team
• Build on your medical administration experience in a busy outpatient environment
• Make a meaningful impact by helping deliver a seamless patient experience

Your Responsibilities
• You'll welcome and register patients using clinic systems, and help ensure appointments begin on time
• You'll prepare examination rooms before clinics and clean them after each patient assessment
• You'll escort patients and families to examination rooms and communicate their arrival to clinical staff
• You'll answer incoming telephone calls and emails, responding professionally to inquiries
• You'll book, rebook, and confirm appointments, including reminder calls to patients and families
• You'll coordinate interpreter services, Zoom appointments, and new patient appointments as required, including referrals 

Skills and Qualifications
• 1+ year of medical administrative or medical secretary experience in a clinical setting
• Experience using Accuro EMR is preferred
• Experience registering patients and managing appointments in a healthcare environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced clinic
• Excellent communication and customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications
• Professional, dependable, and committed to maintaining patient confidentiality

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.