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Job Title:

WARD CLERK, TRPT

Posted Date:

2025-05-16

Closing Date:

2025-05-22

Functional Discipline:

EMERGENCY

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 0000040361EF REPOST

JOB TITLE: WARD CLERK, TRPT
STATUS: TEMPORARY REGULAR PART TIME
DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY
LOCATION: MAROTTA FAMILY HOSPITAL, ST CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD; Shifts include 07-19, 11-23 and 19-07.

POSTING DATE: 16 MAY 2025
CLOSING DATE: 22 MAY 2025

UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-CLERICAL
WAGE RANGE: $27.125 TO $29.051 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 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 Consistent and regular attendance required
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset

Questions, quoting the job posting number may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca

At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related 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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