CUPE CLERICALLAKERIDGE HEALTH UNIT CLERK EMERGENCY PROGRAMREGULAR PART TIMEThe current schedule is Days/Nights/Evenings/Weekends on 12 & 8 hour shifts; subject to changeLakeridge Health OshawaCUPE CL-1500000657 This position is open commencing October 13, 2015 and closing at 11:59 pm on October 16, 2015. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Unit Clerk is responsible for: performing a wide variety of clerical duties including maintaining patient charts; transcribing doctor's orders; facilitating the admission/discharge/transfer process; acting as a receptionist; maintaining a variety of statistical information for the unit; answering the telephone and taking accurate messages; calling in staff in accordance with the applicable collective agreements; assisting in coordinating staffing; inputting into the computer and writing reports; and performing other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:* Medical Office Administration Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience in a hospital clerical or medical office setting;* Previous experience transcribing doctor's orders;* Proven knowledge of medical terminology and good keyboarding skills (35 wpm) tested;* Proven knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (tested);* Proven experience/knowledge of both CUPE and ONA scheduling language and associated premium entitlements;* Proven experience in computerized Meditech Personnel/Payroll, Admissions Modules, Order Entry and Community Wide Scheduling;* Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and to demonstrate initiative;* proven organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize them;* Effective communication and interpersonal skills;* Physically capable of performing the work including reaching, bending, pulling; * 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 in this area; * Proven ability to work productively in a busy environment with many interruptions and distractions and;* Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard. SALARY: $23.03 to $24.07 per hourCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:This position is open to all qualified CUPE Clerical staff throughout Lakeridge Health.The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 1999 (Clerical Bargaining Unit).Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.