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Aug 07, 2026

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Medical Secretary, Forensic Psychiatry Program - 1 position

Forensic Psychiatry Program
Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care - St. Thomas, ON
Full Time
Salary Range: $29.76 - $35.00 /hour

An excellent opportunity exists for an innovative and collaborative professional to provide medical secretarial support to the Forensic Program at the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care. This role supports the administrative, research, clinical and educational activities of the physician and physician staff and facilitates the smooth operation of the office/clinical team. The main responsibilities are to maintain and book appointments, organize and maintain office activities, and coordinate conferences. Responsibilities also include handling program referrals, OHIP billing, and working seamlessly and collaboratively with the administrative and clinical staff of the Forensic program. This position will also work collaboratively with and provide coverage for other Medical Secretaries to support goals and outcomes of the program.

Essential Qualifications

Secondary (High) School Diploma

Medical Office Administration Diploma

2-3 years administrative experience, preferably in a Hospital or University environment

Demonstrated intermediate computer skills for software applications in Microsoft Office, Outlook Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat/Reader

Minimum 35 wpm typing speed

Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA





Experience with Acuity STAR database

Good working knowledge of Cerner OneChart

Familiarity with electronic medical record systems

High level of initiative and self-direction required with proven problem-solving abilities

Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload in a busy clinical environment

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated patient/customer service focus, including conflict management

Excellent written and oral communication skills, and a pleasant telephone manner

Ability to work independently and within a team

Demonstrated willingness and ability to acquire new knowledge and skills in a changing clinical and educational setting

Demonstrates a professional and positive and professional attitude toward supporting internal and external customers

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with frequent interruptions

Preferred Qualification

Proficiency in French would be an asset

Experience managing Physician schedules an asset

Teaching and Research

St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.

Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Posting date: July 30, 2026
Submission deadline: August 05, 2026

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📌 Medical Secretary, Forensic Psychiatry Program (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health Care London
📍 Ontario