Program Clerk - Cornwall, Canada - Cornwall Community Hospital

Cornwall Community Hospital

Verified Company

Cornwall, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Posting Number:

J

Job Title:
Program Clerk

Job Category:
Administration / Clerical

Unit:
Emergency

Job Type:
Permanent Part Time

Open Positions:
1

City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted:
May 8, 2024

Available Shifts:

Closing Date:
May 13, 2024

Salary:
$ $26.94/Hour

Union:

CUPE
Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and understand their roles and responsibilities in this field.

Summary of responsibilities:

The overall function of the Program Clerk is to assist our patients, caregivers and community to manage clinical conditions and transitions, maximize the patient's self-care abilities, as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient's plan of care.

The Program Clerk answers and places telephone calls, relays messages and directs patients' relatives and visitors as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient's plan of care; completes diagnostic requisitions, processes diagnostic requisitions, initiates transfer forms, processes physician's orders; fills out, sends, receives, delivers and files requisitions on patient charts and ensures charts are complete; orders supplies for the Unit.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements of the job:

Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Medical Terminology (tested with a pass mark of 75% or greater)
Medical Office Assistant Course or related experience
Working knowledge of Word, StaffRight, Excel, Anzer
Good understanding of Emergency Response Codes
Ability to multi task and work under pressure
Good interpersonal skills necessary to deal with patients and their families
Demonstrated ability to process physician's orders
Demonstrated ability to read and understand instructions, memos, etc.
Demonstrated ability to do basic arithmetic to complete reports
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
Typing speed of 45 w.p.m.
Good interpersonal and organization skills and strong team orientation
Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French and testing completed)