Job Description

About SickKids

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.


When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

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As a Patient Information Float Clerk, you will frequently be the first point of contact when patients and families arrive to the unit. You will provide service in a customer-focused manner. You will facilitate the delivery of patient care by providing a high level of support and assistance to patient cluster staff and patients/families. You will also support the operation of the team/department by providing clerical and administrative functions in a proactive, organized manner. You will be responsible for ensuring that information is complete, accurate, accessible, and protected. You will assist with patient registration/admissions/discharges, ensure thorough communication, manage documents, equipment, and supplies, and provide well-rounded customer service. In your role, as a float clerk, you will responsible and trained to float to inpatient areas and ambulatory areas.

All float clerks will need to be flexible in floating to multiple areas of the hospital in a given shift (e.g., 2 hours in ED, 2 hours in ICU, 4 hours in administrative coordinator work, etc.). Hours LD = 07:00 to 19:00, Eve = 15:00 to 23:00 and SN = 23:00 to 07:00.

Here's What You'll Get to Do

Greet patients and families, and assist in meeting their needs when appropriate Schedule and coordinate appointments and meetings Organize and maintain patient charts, as well as electronic and paper information filing systems Maintain electronic calendar/schedules Coordinate unit administrative functions to ensure efficient operation of the unit, within scope of authority Prepare requisitions Provide clerical support to all health care staff Perform other duties as assigned

Here's What You'll Need

Knowledge of Medical Terminology Basic proficiency with computers (i.e. word processing) Strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills Demonstrated problem solving abilities Ability to be self-directed, to be flexible and to take initiative Attention to detail and efficient time management Strong customer service orientation Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives MUST be available to work all kinds of shifts and be flexible to work weekends, and Stat Holidays. Diploma from a recognized Medical Administration program is preferred Training and experience with patient registration systems, such as Epic, is preferred

Here

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s What You

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A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others. A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World*.
For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type

Casual

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Our Commitment to Diversity

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SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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