Casual Admitting Officer 1 - Admitting - QEH - 170510

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Casual Admitting Officer 1

(Admitting Department)

Health PEI

Location - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

(To Create a Casual List (IUOE))

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision of for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the operation of the Admitting Department by performing admitting/registration procedures and associated clerical tasks.

Duties will include but are not limited to the following;

• providing support in the maintenance and control of Ambulatory Care, Emergency, Surgical Suite and inpatient forms;
• providing patient registration through the Clinical Information System (CIS) for various Departments throughout the hospital and providing after hour service to other Hospitals;
• providing cashier services to facilitate 24/7 payments of services not covered by Provincial Medicare;
• accepting/registering patient monies for safekeeping;
• providing accurate inpatient census;
• management of beds by maintaining admission/discharge/transfer as communicated by physician/nursing;
• maintaining census stats and provides inpatient lists to designated hospital departments;
• retrieving patient files for Medical Records;
• answering phone, handling or redirecting inquiries to appropriate service;
• maintaining patient/information confidentiality;
• other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• successful completion of Grade 12;
• successful completion of a recognized office studies program;
• computer training and experience with relevant computer equipment and software programs;
• typing speed of 40 wpm;
• successful completion of a recognized Medical terminology course;
• In lieu of successful completion of a recognized office studies program, successful completion of a post-secondary program may be considered. Additionally, in lieu of a successful completion of a recognized Medical terminology course, the applicant must have a willingness to complete a recognized Medical terminology course within the first ninety (90) days of employment.
• a good previous work and attendance record.
• additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

This competition will remain open until it is filled.

Salary Range: $29.49 - $30.72 per hour (Casual Rate of Pay)

Bi-Weekly Hours: On Demand / Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends.

Posting ID: 170510-0925QETO

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.