Ward Clerk
Montague, PE, Canada
Job Description
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Position: Ward Clerk FTE: Temporary (IUOE) Position Department: Health PEI Location: Kings County Memorial Hospital, Montague Salary: $24.09 - $25.13 Per Hour Start Date/Term Length: Commencing Immediately until April 2024 with Possible Extension About The Position: The Ward Clerk provides the main reception and clerical support to the hospital unit. They prepare, maintain, organize patient records. Also providing clerical assistance to staff and The Director of Nursing. They convey information and materials to other hospital departments related to the activities of the unit. They maintain a neat and organized desk area for the unit/department. The Ward Clerk works closely with the nursing staff to communicate and organize patient information throughout admission, transfer and discharge while maintaining strict confidentiality. All duties are performed exercising reasonable care ensuring the safety of others. Responsabilities & Duties:
Contract length: 11 months Salary: $24.09-$25.13 per hour Benefits:
- Gathering and assembling patient medical record and communicating information to appropriate services upon patient admission, transfer or discharge working with the health records department;
- Recording basic patient information on medical records and other related forms including specimen labels and requisitions and organizing patient charts and information prior to team rounds, quality assurance audits, etc.;
- Gathering, assembling and maintaining required forms, reports and information on patient charts, including transcribing appropriate information into the Clinical Information System;
- Completing and/or routing requisitions/forms for various services as ordered by physicians, government agencies and other treatment centres
- Receiving and relaying messages for patients and staff including paging nursing, allied health and medical staff;
- Receiving, directing and providing information of a general, non-medical nature to visitors and telephone callers;
- Providing unit welcome and orientation through distribution of unit brochures, accompanying newly admitted patients to their rooms and advising patients and families of admission and discharge times as well as any special arrangements;
- Arranging transportation required for patient transport and transfer as needed and communicating information to receiving institutions and patient transport services as directed;
- Arranging, scheduling and back entering appointments for patient services in other departments, specialist referrals, ambulatory or clinic services and physician treatments/exams;
- Performing other duties as required.
- Successful completion of Grade 12 and a Health Unit Coordinating Certificate or equivalent (including charting administration, medical terminology, computer essentials and document management).
- Computer training with experience in relevant software programs (including word processing, spread sheets and payroll systems).
- Typing speed of 40 words per minute net of errors.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Have a good previous work and attendance record.
- Knowledge of the health system and community-based resources will also be considered an asset.
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
- Vacation Pay
- Sick Pay
Contract length: 11 months Salary: $24.09-$25.13 per hour Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
- Montague, PE C0A 0A5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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Job IdJD2154099
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationMontague, PE, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned