All shifts: 8 hour, 10 hour and 12 hour shifts; Weekdays and Weekends
Posted:
June 24, 2025
Internal Deadline:
July 1, 2025
The (Inpatient) Unit Coordination Assistant (UCA) provides clerical support for patient administrative services; information management; unit reception; ensures the clerical administration and operation of the unit; and performs other duties consistent with the job classification as required.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Administrative Services
Coordinates and manages patient information, facilitates communication, and ensures a smooth flow of information for effective patient care.
Update patient demographics (e.g. add contacts and relationship).
Navigating patient and family questions and feedback, escalating any concerns out of scope to appropriate personnel/management.
Liaises with internal departments and external regional programs, healthcare facilities and partners to book/cancel tests, appointments, internal patient transfer, external patient transport/escort, follow up on missing results, etc, as
Enters data including appointment requests and patient
Notifies appropriate personnel of patient movement, when test results are ready to review, appointments and other patient information in a timely and accurate manner.
Answers patient call bells, responding to enquiries within the scope of authority and contacting the most appropriate person to respond to the patient's needs.
Prepping paper chart for HIM after
Compiling transfer paperwork for receiving hospital /facility.
Information Management
Ensures patient charts are sent to Health Records with all accurate and required patient
Updates WHIMS/MDS binders/information sheets as
Whiteboard or other audits in patient rooms or on the unit, as
Enters data into Critical Care Information System (CCIS).
Reception (Patient/People Engagement/Experience)
Greets visitors, staff, professional staff, learners and volunteers, directing them to appropriate personnel and/or destination/room providing assistance as required.
Greets and admits patients to the May also perform unit patient registration function, confirming/validating patient demographic, insurance (including OHIP) and other required information as appropriate.
Explains hospital policy and procedures to patients, visitors, staff, professional staff, learners and volunteers as necessary (including infection prevention and control).
Answers the telephone and/or intercom, responding to enquiries within scope of authority, or, directing to most appropriate person.
Clerical Administration and Operation of the Unit
Updates department "fan-out" list as
Order requisitions and maintains office/medical supplies; counts and labels inventory as
Ensures equipment and furniture are Prepares work order requests for preventative and restorative maintenance/repair as required.
Contacts environmental services for cleaning of equipment and/or unit as
Processes routine financial transactions including unit supply/inventory purchase and charges for services/items not covered by patient's healthcare plan.
Liaises with Clinical/Team leader on changes to flow of patients and updates assignment sheets if needed
Attend and contribute to unit
Complete unit
Open, sort and distribute incoming mail and other
Takes, prioritizes and relays messages for unit staff and/or Locates unit staff, pages healthcare professionals as required.
Placing orders from Print Shop for any documentation needed on the
Scheduling, Timekeeping & Payroll Support Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting staff and leadership in into the scheduling and timekeeping system and finding the information
Liaising with the assigned Scheduling Clerk(s) to ensure alignment between the unit and the Workforce Management Office (WMO) on staffing.
Accessing schedule(s) for the unit as required to address inquiries by staff, leaders, professional staff and
Epic-Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities
Update patient demographics entered in EPIC, ensuring all contact information is current including verification of all telephone numbers and address, family doctor and emergency contacts.
Scheduling and coordination of follow-up care appointments for
Initiate service task requests in EPIC (e.g. Blood work specimen delivery, stretcher requests)
Patient transport
Updating primary care provider (PCP) contact
Compiling discharge
Supports others in Epic with
Other Epic-Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities (all listed may not be applicable to all units/programs)
Maintain patient visitor lists/password.
Using the Unit Manager Task management function, and contribute to bed
Patient tracking - on/off
Create packing list for specimen transport from designated units (including OR) to
Unplanned surgical case booking - updating snap board (Epic- OR and OB UCAs).
Admitting and discharging patient on Unit
Accountability for patient bed preference and connecting with bed
Ability to integrate Epic
Other General Duties and Responsibilities (all listed may not be applicable to all units/programs)
Consult follow ups and tracking response times for possible
Collects information for registration, billing and
May be required to stock unit carts and/or supply
Provide support for the Clinical/Team Leader or Charge
Orders all government forms for different
Compiles statistical data to generate and prepare standardized reports on a monthly
Adapts to a dynamic work environment by undertaking cross-functional responsibilities and additional duties in alignment with the job classification, ensuring comprehensive support as needed.
Works in compliance of the
Occupational Health & Safety Act
and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention's of the Act, in a timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certifications in healthcare administration is a
Post-secondary education, such as an associate degree or coursework in healthcare administration or a related field
Medical terminology course or equivalent experience preferred.
Professional Experience
Preferred candidates may have 1-2 years of experience in an administrative
Familiarity with healthcare environments including exposure to patient interactions and interdisciplinary clinical teams is advantageous.
Experience in a customer service role is desirable, especially if it involved interactions with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Skills and Competencies
Proficiency in basic computer applications and familiarity with
Customer service-oriented with a friendly and professional
Strong time management and organizational
Excellent verbal and written communication
Team player with the ability to collaborate
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry
Ability to adapt and handle changing priorities in a dynamic work
Equipped to have necessary conversations with patients and
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website:
www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Trillium Health Partners' (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Metis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.
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