Ward Clerk – Emergency

Owen Sound, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

Categories:

Clerical / Administration

Location(s):

Owen Sound

Types:

Full Time

DEPARTMENT: WARD CLERK



LOCATION: OWEN SOUND



UNION: OPSEU - CLERICAL



STATUS: FULL-TIME



WAGE RATE: $26.020 - $28.046



Reporting to the Manager, the Ward Clerk facilitates the flow of patient care efficiently and safely through accurate and timely completion of assigned duties. Patient care is provided with an interdisciplinary focus. The Ward Clerk is required to work with all members of the Health Care Team in a collaborative fashion. The Ward Clerk will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication with tact, diplomacy, empathy and courtesy to patients, families and staff.


Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:




Required




Secondary School Diploma with relevant administrative/secretarial experience or post-secondary
business/office administration diploma
Computer skills with order entry in Cerner applications Recent ward clerk experience with demonstrated competencies in transcription, processing and followup of patient physician orders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word (to be tested)
Typing speed of 30 wpm (to be tested) Knowledge of medical terminology (to be tested) Knowledge of payroll entry in Medipay. Problem solving, decision making and organizational skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment Availability to work 12 hour shifts, days and nights Self-directed worker with minimal supervision Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record Adherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred




* Ward Clerk Certificate Program

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2895500
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Owen Sound, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned