Job Description

April 20, 2023
NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE PALMERSTON AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL
POSTING #2023-70
WARD SECRETARY (CASUAL)
A casual Ward Secretary position is available at Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH).
This position is unionized with OPSEU, Local 226.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the incumbent is responsible for facilitating effective communication, providing reception and clerical support including (but not limited to) word processing, processing physician orders, chart assembly, filing, requisition completion, arranging tests/procedures and transport, assisting schedule completion, report sheet updating, relief switchboard coverage and providing other assistance and duties, as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills: cordial, professional and positive mannerism
• Excellent clerical proficiency: word processing, computer entry, reception, filing
• Strong organizational and time management expertise to cope in a challenging and often stressful environment
• Medical terminology course (or equivalency) OR assume responsibility to complete the course within a specified time frame
• Previous Meditech experience
• Detail orientated with demonstrated aptitude for utmost accuracy
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment including providing proof of full COVID vaccination prior to being hired

HOURS OF WORK:

• As per department schedule, on an as needed basis
• As per Collective Agreement

SALARY: as per OPSEU salary grid
Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/by 4:00 pm on April 28, 2023.
INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address.
EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.
North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.