Job Posting #788-22

POSITION TITLE: WARD CLERK
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICAL
POSITION LOCATION: MARKDALE
CLOSING DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2022
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – CLERICAL
STATUS: FULL-TIME
WAGE RATE: $22.622 - $24.384

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, the Ward Clerk facilitates the flow of patient care efficiently and safely through accurate and timely completion of assigned duties. Patient care is provided with an interdisciplinary focus. The Ward Clerk is required to work with all members of the Health Care Team in a collaborative fashion. The Ward Clerk will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication with tact, diplomacy, empathy and courtesy to patients, families and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Secondary School Diploma with relevant administrative/secretarial experience or post-secondary business/office administration diploma
• Computer skills with supervisor order entry in Cerner applications
• Recent ward clerk experience with demonstrated competencies in transcribing, processing and follow-up of patient physician orders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word (to be tested)
• Typing speed of 30 wpm (to be tested)
• Knowledge of medical terminology (to be tested)
• Knowledge of payroll entry in Medipay
• Effective problem solving, decision making and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment
• Availability to work varying hour shifts
• Self-directed worker with minimal supervision
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Knowledge of and adherence to GBHS ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence)
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at GBHS through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Ward Clerk Certificate Program

Thank you for your interest in employment at Grey Bruce Health Services. We have many exciting opportunities available. GBHS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage Indigenous people, racialized persons / persons of colour, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 to apply and self-identify. Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.62-$24.38 per hour

Work Location: One location

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