Medical Secretary - Casual

Virtual Urgent Care Clinic

Medical Secretary  

Casual  
Thunder Bay Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking a casual Virtual Urgent Care Clinic Medical Secretary contract position until March 31, 2026, who as a valuable member of the Community Health Centre team will provide medical secretary assistance to the Interprofessional Team. This is a new funded position working weekends Saturday and Sunday 12 pm-8pm.

The position has a competitive salary and the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan as an additional benefit.

Qualifications:

• Three to five year’s office experience preferably in a health setting;
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, organized, a self-starter, and possess excellent problem solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability to perform well under stress and to deal with multiple demands and unpredictable delays;
• Excellent organizational skills, judgement and tact;
• Good knowledge of medical terminology and high proficiency/accuracy in word processing, dicta typing and data entry skills;
• Proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office;
• Secondary school diploma, Medical Secretary certificate or equivalent relevant work experience;
• Demonstrated experience working across all genders with racialized populations, indigenous peoples, individuals who engage in sex work, individuals who are/have been incarcerated, people with mental health challenges, and people who have experienced trauma.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

How to Apply

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/

The deadline for applicants is Friday, March 14, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL
NorWest Community Health Centres
525 Simpson Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6
FAX: (807) 622-7637
www.norwestchc.org

NWCHC’s is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.