Communication Clerk Ed - Fergus, Canada - Wellington Health Care Alliance

Wellington Health Care Alliance

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Fergus, Canada

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August 29, 2023

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

POSTING #

COMMUNICATION CLERK - EMERGENCY

(REGULAR PART TIME)
A regular part time Communication Clerk opportunity is available in the Emergency Department of Groves Memorial Community Hospital.

This position is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for facilitating effective communication and providing reception and clerical support to the Emergency Department including:

Electronic Registration/Admission/Discharge/Transfer of Emergency Department patients
Assessing medical records
Reporting requirements on provincial web based programs
Responding to patient and health care team requests by phone and in person
Word processing
Processing physician orders, consultations
Chart assembly, filing, requisition completion, form photocopying
Arranging tests/procedures and transportation
Maintaining clerical supplies in the department
Answering dispatch phones, organizing Critical
Assisting with daily staffing needs and call in procedures
Maintaining switchboard duties after hours.

Qualifications:

Medical terminology course required
Medical Office Administration Certificate (or related program) preferred
Minimum 1 year unit clerk experience within the last three (3) years with preference being given to those with Emergency experience.
Excellent clerical proficiency
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management expertise to cope in a challenging and often stressful environment
Documented dependability (excellent attendance record)
Satisfactory performance and attendance required
Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment including providing proof of full COVID vaccination prior to being hired

Salary:
As per UNIFOR Clerical salary grid

EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.