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Job Title:
WARD CLERK, FT
Posted Date:
2023-09-29
Closing Date:
2023-10-10
Functional Discipline:
EMERGENCY
Job Description
VACANCY DETAILS
VACANCY NUMBER: 34493AD
JOB TITLE: WARD CLERK, FT
STATUS: FULL-TIME
DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY
LOCATION: WELLAND SITE
HOURS OF WORK: APPROX. 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD
POSTING DATE: 29 SEPTEMBER 2023
CLOSING DATE: 10 OCTOBER 2023
UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-CLERICAL
WAGE RANGE: $24.886 TO $26.686 PER HOUR
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
As a member of the patient care team, the Ward Clerk works under the direction of the Nurse Manager or delegate and fulfills a variety of functions including clerical, reception, public relations, and bookings. Shift rotations are subject to change.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Graduate of a Medical Office Administration Program or Medical Terminology Certificate and equivalent in related experience
o Work experience transcribing and or understanding/utilizing medical terminology
o One year recent experience with computer software including Microsoft Office programs, with data entry experience
o One year related clerical experience in a high volume, fast-paced department within a health care/clinical setting.
o Accurate keyboarding skills with a minimum of 50 w.p.m.
o Experience in order entry/Meditech
o Experience and efficiency in transcribing physician orders
o Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centered care
o Excellent communication skills and ability to respect the confidentially of personnel and patient information
o Compliance with confidential requirements under the Niagara Health Privacy Policy
o Demonstrated professional attitude while interacting with the public, patients, employees and medical staff
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
o Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays
o Travel between sites when required
o Consistent and regular attendance required
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
o Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code
Recruitment Specialist: Alyssa Doiron
It is Niagara Health policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.
We are especially interested in connecting if you…
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-seeking group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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