Ward Clerk - Owen Sound, Canada - Grey Bruce Health Services

Grey Bruce Health Services

Verified Company

Owen Sound, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

DEPARTMENT:
OPERATING ROOM

POSITION LOCATION:
OWEN SOUND

CLOSING DATE:
JUNE 12, 2023

UNION AFFILIATION:
OPSEU - CLERICAL

STATUS:
PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. 4 MONTHS)

WAGE RATE:
$ $24.384

Reporting to the Manager, Peri-Operative and Ambulatory Services, the Ward Clerk is responsible to facilitate the flow of patient care efficiently and safely through accurate and timely completion of assigned duties.

Patient care is provided with an interdisciplinary focus, the Ward Clerk is required to work with all members of the Health Care Team in a collaborative fashion.

The Ward Clerk will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication with tact, diplomacy, empathy and courtesy to patients, families and staff.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required

Secondary School Diploma with relevant administrative/secretarial experience or postsecondary business/office administration diploma
Recent ward clerk experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Word (to be tested)
Knowledge of medical terminology (to be tested)
Typing speed of 30 wpm (to be tested)
Demonstrated knowledge of payroll entry in Medipay (to be tested)
Excellent ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize workload
Problem solving, decision making and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment
Availability to work shift and weekends on a rotational basis
Selfdirected worker with mínimal supervision
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Adherence to GBHS 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at GBHS through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes