Information and Paging Clerk - Winnipeg, Canada - Health Sciences Centre

Health Sciences Centre

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:349379

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
December 6, 2023

City:
Winnipeg

Site:
Health Sciences Centre

Work Location:
Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit:
Health Information Services

Job Stream:
Non-Clinical

Union:

CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date:12/08/2023
- Indefinite

Reason for Term:
Other Leave

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift:
Days;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked:7.50

Annual Base Hours:1950

Salary:
$19.763, $20.355, $20.966, $21.594, $22.244, $22.910, $0.00

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview:

Under the general supervision of the Manager - Admitting/Patient Registration, the incumbent is responsible for answering telephones and exercising judgment when using the automated database to access information and screen calls.

Makes decisions as to the best way to route all inquiry calls including patient/general inquiries and emergency codes. Provides Health Sciences Centre (HSC) receptionist functions by greeting, directing, and assisting internal and external customers. As part of the Paging duties, monitors and announces all public address codes, including medical emergency and contingency codes.

Contacts physicians and Administrative Personnel via the use of the public address, internal and external paging systems; maintains daily records; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Paging requires 24 hour/7 day a week patient services.

Experience:

Oneyear related experience (call centre, secretarial/reception, or other related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience).
Prior experience in a health care setting preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):

Minimum Grade 12 education, Manitoba standards, required.
Certificate in Communication and Customer Service preferred.

Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum of 40 wpm, basic alphanumeric data entry skills, and medical terminology (pass mark 75%) required.
Computer skills required including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Superior command of English (oral and written) and superior interpersonal communication skills required.
Must have excellent customer service (communication) skills and good telephone skills (including diction and telephone manner).
Ability to adapt readily to emergency situations and to work independently with mínimal supervision throughout multiple shifts is required.
Ability to work in and cope with stressful situations.
Courteous and respectful when interacting with patients, the general public and other staff.
Ability to communicate effectively using the overhead, internal and external paging systems.
Frequent contact and communication with patients, visitors, the general public, outside agencies and hospital staff including health care professionals.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work days, evenings, nights and weekends in a 24/7 work environment.
Fastpaced position involves constant verbal communication and contact with the public and patients.
Sitting for extended periods of time and continuous use of a computer and paging system.
Manual dexterity required including twisting, bending and sitting for extended periods of time.
Ability to retain knowledge throughout daily tasks and responsibilities.
Good memory retention is an asset.
Must be able to perform more than one function concurrently (strong ability to multitask).
Must be able to deal with difficult situations in a calm manner when dealing with the public.
Demonstrated ability to work productively through frequent interruptions and variations in temperature.
Represent the Shared Health/HSC organization in a diplomatic and professional manner to the general public, staff, volunteers and patients.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.