Program Clerk - Cornwall, Canada - Cornwall Community Hospital

Cornwall Community Hospital

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Cornwall, Canada

2 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:
Chemotherapy/Medical Day Care Unit

Job Type:
Temporary Part Time

Open Positions:
1

City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted:
January 24, 2023

Available Shifts:

Closing Date:
January 27, 2023

Salary:
$ $24.61/Hour

Union:

CUPE

Summary of responsibilities:

The overall function of the Program Clerk is to assist our patients, caregivers and community to manage clinical conditions and transitions, maximise 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 supports unit function (maintains Ministry required data entry, maintains office supplies and orders unit supplies as needed), patient care (responds to requests from patients and or families) and department communication (answers/places telephone calls, communicates with departmental and other staff, handle mail, complete consultations as needed) and participates in unit-related programs and other related 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
Good understanding of Emergency Response Codes/Program and payroll coding procedures.
Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact with and engage patients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with physician's offices regarding scheduling
Demonstrated ability to read and understand instructions, memos, etc.
Demonstrated ability to do basic arithmetic to complete reports
Demonstrated ability to schedule appointments and consultations with multiple services
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
Typing speed of 45 w.p.m.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French)