Clerk Typist

KEY FUNCTION:
Provide efficient and confidential scheduling support to the department, while ensuring day to day clerical work is carried out.

REPORTING:
Under the general direction of the Coordinator, Urgent Response and Care Transitions.

DUTIES:
1. Register patients and schedule appointments using Community Wide Scheduling (CWS) and single mode registration.
2. Answer and screen phone calls; relay messages and provide general information as required.

3. Type and photocopy routine correspondence.
4. Process patient report sheets for respective tests.
5. Retrieve, file, and index patient reports and documentation.

6. Maintain files and complete various forms (e.g. shipping orders and purchase requisitions).
7. Maintain inventory and order office supplies as required.
8. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.

9. Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required.
10. Participate in hospital training as required.
11. Assist with improvement initiatives as required.

12. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
1. Minimum of a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent (i.e. General Education Development (GED) or Academic and Career Entrance (ACE)).

2. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:
1. Six (6) months recent relevant experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in Medical Terminology.
2. Demonstrated ability to type a minimum of 50 words per minute

3. Demonstrated proficiency in data entry.
4. Demonstrated computer skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and applicable patient information systems.
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with patients, families, and healthcare workers.

6. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks.
8. Demonstrated compliance with HSN’s privacy policy.

9. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required and renewal every three (3) years.
2. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

3. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
4. Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
5. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.

6. Ability to travel between local sites.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.