Job Description

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women\xe2\x80\x99s and Children\xe2\x80\x99s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at .



Salary

$21.848 - $23.797

Schedule

Shift

As a key member of our Perioperative team, this position will work days Monday to Friday in the Operating Room/Surgical Bookings. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: greeting and directing patients, interfacing with clinical staff, discharging charts, managing incoming phone calls, booking patient surgeries, order entry, preoperative lists, WTIS and other duties as per Job Fact Sheet. The Clerical Associate must maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of current Clerical experience within a Perioperative Services department
• Medical Office Administration program diploma required
• Medical Terminology certificate is required
• Working knowledge of software including PICIS, Meditech, Optum and MS office suite is required
• Demonstrated current knowledge of the Perioperative environment and patient flow is required
• Demonstrated understanding of the Wait Times Strategy and Canadian Joint Replacement Registry is required
• Must be able to type 60 WPM accurately
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Proven track record interfacing with a broad range of clients including physician offices and patients
• Strong decision-making skills and solid judgment
• Proven track record coordinating, prioritizing and developing effective workflow methods to increase efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace. All reasonable accommodation will be made to support participation in the recruitment process. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome all applicants, including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants may make requests for accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process by contacting Human Resources.

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital