Ward (Unit) Clerk - Bmt Allogenic Transplant Unit - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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Description

Job Posting #912925

Position
:
Ward Clerk (NOWU bargaining unit position)**Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: 14B/C BMT Allogenic Transplant Unit

Reports to:
Nurse Manager

Salary Range:
$ $23.71 per hour (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)

Hours:
Various; Shift: Various shifts

Status:
Casual with an initial temporary full time assignment anticipated 3 months, or longer (sick leave replacement)

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Ward Clerk in our
BMT Allogenic Transplant Unit.

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning._

The University Health Network, where _"above all else the needs of patients come first"_, encompasses
Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of _"Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning"_, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

The
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has 12 site groups and 26 specialty clinics, and almost 3,000 staff who see over 400,000 patient visits every year.

Its 800,000 square feet house 130 inpatient beds, 373,000 square feet of research space and 17 radiation treatment machines, making it one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment centre in Canada.

Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

In support of the efficient operation of the BMT Allogenic Transplant Unit, the principal responsibilities of the WARD CLERK include: performing reception responsibilities; providing clerical support; organizing and maintaining patient charts, electronic and paper information filing systems; performing patient administration functions including scheduling and coordinating appointments/meetings/events, maintaining written and/or electronic calendar/schedules, etc; coordinating unit administrative functions; ensuring the efficient operation of the unit, within the scope of authority; and performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
Minimum one (1) year recent related clerical experience
General knowledge of office practices, processes, and procedures
Previous onthejob computer word processing/spreadsheet experience
Good data entry/keyboarding skills
Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good problem solving skills
Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards
Ability to work effectively and safely when dealing with stressful situations
Knowledge of Emergency Assistance Codes
Completion of a recognized post secondary secretarial arts program at the certificate level or equivalent preferred
Experience working in a Microsoft Office software environment
Experience working in a health care environment preferred
Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Posted Date:
January 19, 2023 Closing: until filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to:

all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.