Unit Clerk - Toronto, Canada - St. Joseph's Health Centre

St. Joseph's Health Centre

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The
Unit Clerk is highly-adaptable, highly-flexible and effectively communicates with patients and families, the interdisciplinary team, different areas within the Health Centre and with external partners as required

Principle responsibilities include:

supporting the interprofessional team, performing reception duties and responding to a variety of inquiries within the Health Centre, external agencies and the community; typing, filing, photocopying, faxing, ordering and maintaining office supplies; ensuring admission/discharges/transfers are appropriately processed; filing of appropriate information into the patient's health records as per protocol; ensuring charts and contents are in good order; booking and coordinating appointments accurately and efficiently; compiling and entering program service statistics and data; organizing room bookings, conference/meeting requests and catering; tracking and submitting payroll accurately; providing administrative support to Patient Care Manager(s) as required; providing coverage and assistance to other program administrative positions as required; understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to, patient safety responsibilities and corresponding Health Centre plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for our staff, patients and visitors.

Qualifications:

Minimum Grade 12 education.
Recent experience as a Unit Clerk or other clerical experience.
Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
Basic mathematical/numerical skills and experience ordering supplies.
Polite & efficient telephone manner.
Proven ability to work independently and show initiative.
Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Able to work well under pressure & cooperate with all Health Centre staff and patients.
Computer skills are required.
Good attendance record.

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