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Job Title: Senior Clerk Typist
Status: Regular Part Time
Department: Lab Histo/Cytology, LHAP
Program: Laboratory Services
8 Hour Shifts, Day Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $28.340 - $29.620 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500000141

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Clerk-Typist, Laboratory is responsible for office and clerical functions including: answering telephones inquiries and relaying accurate messages; typing correspondence, meeting minutes, laboratory electronic manuals; filing charts, Pathology/Cytology slides/blocks and reports; sending out and distributing mail/patient activity and Pathology reports; documenting, packaging and sending out slides along with scheduling couriers; entering referred-in Pathology specimens; triaging of Clinical Studies; printing OR lists; operating digital whole slide instruments, electronic scanning of documents and upload into Pathology LIS along with other related clerical duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Medical Office Administration Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience;
* Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy (tested);
* Proven keyboarding skills of 30-40 wpm (tested);
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
* Proven organizational and prioritization skills;
* Proficient with Microsoft Office; Word and Excel (tested), Meditech, Community Wide Scheduling and PCI, an asset;
* Ability to work well with minimal supervision;
* Physically capable of performing the work including reaching, bending, lifting and pulling;
* Must have satisfactory performance record;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public
* Demonstrated understanding of and, commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this are

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.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

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.