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Job Title:

WARD CLERK, CPT

Posted Date:

2020-07-28

Closing Date:

2020-08-03

Functional Discipline:

MEDICAL RESPIROLOGY 4A

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 0000019620CC

JOB TITLE: WARD CLERK, CPT
STATUS: CASUAL PART TIME
DEPARTMENT: RESPIROLOGY
LOCATION: ST. CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: ON CALL AS NEEDED

POSTING DATE: 28 July 2020
CLOSING DATE: 3 August 2020

UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-CLERICAL
WAGE RANGE: $22.568 TO $24.201 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
As a member of the patient care team, the Ward Clerk works under the direction of the Clinical Manager or delegate and fulfills a variety of functions including clerical, reception, registration, public relations, and bookings.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Graduate of a Medical Office Administration Program or Medical Terminology Certificate and equivalent in related experience
o Working experience transcribing and/or understanding/utilizing medical terminology
o One year related clerical experience in a high volume, fast paced department within a health care/clinical setting
o One year experience with computer software including Microsoft Office programs, with data entry experience
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 Experience in completing payroll, timesheets and scheduling staff
o Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centred 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 Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset.
o Consistent and regular attendance required

Recruitment Specialist: Christine Callaghan

Niagara Health is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. 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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