Job Description

Temporary, Part-Time (until September 2, 2023, with the possibility of extension)
21089RP1
Hours 37.5 bi-weekly (8 and 12 hour shifts; days, nights, evenings, weekends)
Salary CG-23 ($21.63 - $23.77)
Competition Number 2023002163
Posted Date 7 April 2023
Closing Date 14 April 2023

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The Hospital Admitting Clerk I is responsible for receiving and admitting patients to the hospital and registering patients for the clinics, laboratory, surgical day care, operating room, etc. The Hospital Admitting Clerk I is involved in interviewing patients/family members to obtain information required to complete the registration process ensuring patient confidentiality, updating information on the Master Patient Index, contacting the appropriate personnel for bed assignment, obtaining consent for admission, answering telephones, and ordering supplies. The Hospital Admitting Clerk I also books some applicable appointments and provides relief in Operating Room bookings and bed census as required. Performs other related duties as required.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Lifting or moving objects less than 10 lbs. is occasionally required.
The use of fine finger/precision work to enter detailed information of patient appointments into computer programs and answering the phone is performed on a constant basis.
Visual concentration may include staring at a computer screen for extended periods.
Auditory concentration includes listening to stakeholders including patients and
employees, answering the telephone multiple times a day and gathering information.
Activities such as registering patients can be repetitious and require alertness as it could
involve registration for the emergency department or a clinic.
Time pressures/deadlines/lack of control over work pace are experienced.

Job Qualifications
Successful completion of a one-year Office Administration program from an approved/recognized college is required.
Successful completion of an approved/recognized medical terminology course is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

*Proof of a current office administration program and medical terminology is required. To be considered current, they must have been completed within the last five years, unless it has been used in recent positions. This must be demonstrated on the application form.

** If the medical terminology isn\'t current, a medical terminology test may be administered by the Human Resources Client Services Department.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit.

NAPE employees should note that as per Article 15, NAPE Pilot Project, employees who are "offered a position shall immediately advise the employer of their decision to accept the appointment". Employees requiring further details of the position must obtain this in advance of the job offer.

Eastern Health requires internal employees applying on unionized clerical/administrative positions to have their educational documents on file and any required testing completed before the closing date of the competition (exception is the medical transcription test, which can be completed per competition). If you do not have your educational documents on your employee file, you should attach them when applying online or e-mail them to employment@easternhealth.ca. If testing is required contact Recruitment in your local area.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

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