Job Number: J0323-0527

Job Title: Clerk - Intensive Care Unit

Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Job Type: Temporary Part Time

Approximate End Date: October 21, 2023

Job Category: Administration / Clerical

Union: OPSEU Office & Clerical

Open Positions: 1

Date Posted: March 13, 2023

Closing Date: March 22, 2023

Salary: $23.11 - $25.14/Hour


Hours of Work:
All Shifts

Orillia Soldiers\xe2\x80\x99 Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH\xe2\x80\x99s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals\xe2\x80\x99 contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.
Position Summary Reporting to the Critical Care Program Manager, Intensive Care Unit, the Clerk will be responsible to cover the following functions: Accurate registration of patients. Open communication with all Nursing Units. Co-ordination of telephone calls, including answering inquiries from other departments, outside agencies, physicians, and other sources. Preparation and distribution of reports and some filing. Ordering and receiving supplies and equipment for the department, as well as other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a Medical Terminology Course required.
• Medical Administration Course an asset.
• Completion of a recognized post-secondary diploma/degree an asset.
• Good working knowledge of the Patient Inquiry & Clinical Information System is an asset.
• Minimum of one (1) year business administration experience an asset.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, Cerner System).
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospital structure and functions.
• Demonstrated keyboarding skills minimum 50 words per minutes.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to interact with a range of individuals in a variety of situations, which require tact, discretion and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to be highly motivated and flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to new situations/challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload and multitask under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a productive team member.
• Understands and demonstrates through performance, an acceptable level of ethical conduct and a thorough understanding of discretion and confidentiality.
• Satisfactory work performance and attendance record required.
• The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to professional development as well as to the Mission and Vision of the Hospital. Demonstrates proficiency in written and verbal communications skills in relation to working with patients across the care continuum.

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.
Accomodation in the Workplace Orillia Soldiers\xe2\x80\x99 Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.
Health & Safety Responsibilities OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH\xe2\x80\x99s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital\'s Occupational Health and Safety department.
OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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