Unit Clerk - Toronto, Canada - West Park Healthcare Centre

West Park Healthcare Centre

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

West Park Healthcare Centre helps patients get their lives back by providing inpatient, outpatient and outreach services in specialized rehabilitative and complex care after a life-altering illness or injury such as lung disease, amputation, stroke, and traumatic musculoskeletal injuries.

By 2023, West Park's 27-acre site will be transformed into an integrated campus of care, including a new hospital building and additional community supports such as assisted living for persons with disabilities and seniors.

This transformation enables the Centre to evolve its rehabilitative programs and strengthen links to community-based services to meet the future healthcare needs of our local community and the province.

We currently have a Part-Time opportunity for a Unit Clerk -Respiratory Day Hospital in the Respiratory Rehabilitation Unit to join our team _. _

Reporting Relationship :
Manager, AAC Clinic, GTIL, Resp Day Hospital & Resp Rehab

Hours of work/Shifts :
Day

Status:
Part -Time

Salary Range:
$ $24.583

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Employee Group: SEIU
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Accountabilities:

The Unit Clerk position provides clerk support to nursing and clinical staff contributing to the overall functioning of the unit(s).This includes interacting with patients, their families, visitors and volunteers
Use computer to assist in data collection activities
Act as a key communicator with clients, families, physicians, clinicians and other related departments and services.
Distribute mail, photocopy and answer telephone
Develop and maintain manual and/or computerized systems for tracking information
Schedule appointments and assessments for patients (including equipment, space availability and transportation as required).
Ensure nursing unit(s) is adequately stocked with supplies/resources and track utilization of same
Maintain patients' clinical records in accordance with WPHC policy.

Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:

Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation
Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems
Taking corrective action, where possible
Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre's standards

Qualifications:

High school diploma mandatory
Completion of a medical terminology course
Certificate in medical transcription Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
Good computer skills
Working experience transcribing and/or understanding/utilizing medical terminology
Good communication skills (written & verbal)
Ability to collaborate within a team setting; good interpersonal skills; resolutionoriented
Good abilities to manage priorities while multitasking
Good attentiontodetail skills
Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing change in work tasks or the work environment; adjust effectively to work within new processes, requirements, etc.
Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality
Previous office experience in a hospital/clinical setting
Knowledge of Patient 1

At West Park Healthcare Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, an important part of living our brand.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.

Our accessible employment practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter. For further assistance please contact the Human Resources Department at extension 4637.

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_ __Please note: a concurrent external search will be conducted_**_._