Medical Secretary

Why make ONWA your career choice?

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:

Competitive salaries Generous paid vacation time Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time Additional paid stat and civic holidays 35 hour work week Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account Competitive Retirement Savings Plan Paid sick days Paid cultural/personal wellness days Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Ongoing professional development. Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions

VISION

At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE

The Medical Secretary will provide medical administrative support to the Mindimooyenh Clinic in Thunder Bay. This position has a primary focus on providing excellent, comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the clinic team, while ensuring efficient operations. The Medical Secretary will act as the primary liaison between community members and clinic team, prioritizing confidentiality, accuracy in record-keeping, and community centered service.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Medical Office Administration, Health Administration, Office Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of administrative experience, preferably within a healthcare, medical, or community health environment.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, referral processes, and healthcare administration practices.
• Knowledge of PHIPA, PIPEDA and confidentiality requirements related to health information.
• Valid Ontario G Class Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, and ability to travel as required.
• Current vulnerable sector criminal records check required.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset.

Please know, this is a new position we are looking to fill.

The full salary range for this role is $56,400 - $69,405 ONWA conducts annual performance reviews, and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at hr@onwa.ca.