Ward Clerk - Orangeville, Canada - Headwaters Health Care Centre

Headwaters Health Care Centre
Headwaters Health Care Centre
Verified Company
Orangeville, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter
Part time
Description

Competition:


Department / Unit:


  • Ambulatory Care

Position Type:


  • Part Time

Bargaining Unit:


  • SEIU

Posting Date:

:00


Closing Date:


  • N/A
  • The Ward Clerk performs clerical and administrative support functions to ensure smooth operation of the assigned unit

Duties Include:


  • Performs reception function of unit, including answering inquiries of a general nature by patients, visitors, other departments, nursing staff and physicians, relaying messages for personnel on the unit, assisting them in a friendly and patient centered manner;
  • Assists with patient flow for clinics in collaboration with clinical staff
  • Rotates to various clinics within the Ambulatory Care setting as necessary
  • Receives messages and both verbal and written reports from various staff members, patients/families, and prepares other reports as required;
  • Performs clerical duties related to procedures and coordination of appointments and procedures for oncology patients, collection of data for submission to Cancer Care Ontario and our regional partners.
  • Routing of patient records according to established procedures
  • Keeps medical record file in proper order and pulls charts as needed and ensure that only authorized persons have access to patient records;
  • Manages interdepartmental mail; pulls and prepares clinic lists, reviews for accuracy of bookings and follows up with Physicians and registration for discrepancies
  • Promotes an environment that encourages and supports change using change management theory
  • All employees of Headwaters Health Care Centre are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by HHCC.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications:

  • Ward clerk certificate or equivalent experience required;
  • Medical terminology and an understanding of the health care system required;
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and Excel are required;
  • Ability to work unsupervised in a highpressure position required;
  • Ability to interact positively with physicians and the public required;
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask required;
  • Experience with Meditech and order entry preferred;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
  • Acceptable performance and attendance records

Extra Information:


  • All job offers will require compliance with our COVID19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination unless provided with a medical exemption or an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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