Vacancy Detail

CUPE

LAKERIDGE HEALTH

UNIT CLERK
MEDICAL UNIT
TEMPORARY PART TIME
Day and Weekend Schedule; 4, 8 & 12 hour shifts; subject to change
Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
SALARY: $25.12 - $26.26 per hour



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Unit Clerk is responsible for acting as a receptionist while performing a wide variety of clerical duties such as: maintaining patient charts; facilitating the admission/discharge/transfer process; documenting and maintaining a variety of statistical information; transcribing physician orders; answering the telephone and taking accurate messages; inputting documentation into the computer and writing reports; and performing other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will need to have extensive knowledge of Lakeridge Health's relevant collective agreements. This position requires staffing and scheduling as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Medical Office Administration Diploma and previous relevant experience in a hospital clerical or doctor's office setting or equivalent combination of education and experience;
* Previous experience in transcribing doctor's orders;
* Knowledge of medical terminology (tested);
* Proven experience/knowledge re: staffing according to both CUPE and ONA Collective Agreements;
* Proven experience in computerized Payroll;
* Proven organizational, prioritization and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously;
* Knowledge of the Meditech admission and order entry modules;
* Good keyboarding skills 30 w.p.m. (tested);
* Introduction/basic word processing skills, preferably utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel (tested);
* Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills;
* Ability to work productively despite distractions and interruptions;
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education sessions; and
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;
* Must have a satisfactory performance record.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.