Unit Clerk - Surgical Center

Job summary

Perform clerical duties for the Surgical Center, including data entry, appointment booking, patient registration, and maintaining required statistical information. Interact professionally and courteously with patients and families, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and complete other assigned duties.

Job details

Overview The role of the Unit Clerk will perform all elements of clerical duties including data entry, booking appointments, registration, and maintaining mandatory statistical information for patient care delivery in the Surgical Center. The Unit Clerk, will be expected to interact with patients and their families in a professional and courteous manner and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. The Registered Practical Nurse role will be located at the TEHN Surgical Centre (located at 20 Wynford Dr.). The incumbent may be assigned to Michael Garron Hospital (825 Coxwell Avenue) as required. EDUCATION Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent required. Training / certificate within the last 2 years from an accredited college /university related to office administration/office program preferred. Qualifications 2 years of relevant recent experience working as a Unit Clerk, - required Knowledge of medical terminology required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. Computer literacy required; demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrates competency in keyboarding skills required. Demonstrated proficiency in PowerChart and SAP/SRM required. Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, and discretion in matters related to patients, staff, and hospital affairs. Able to work independently as well as within a team environment. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills. Good work and attendance record required. - Other duties as assigned. All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices. EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team. Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs. This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate. MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.

What you’ll do

Perform clerical duties for the Surgical Center, including data entry, appointment booking, patient registration, and maintaining required statistical information. Interact professionally and courteously with patients and families, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and complete other assigned duties.

Requirements

A minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent is required, with recent office administration training preferred. Candidates must have two years of recent relevant Unit Clerk experience, medical terminology knowledge, computer and keyboarding proficiency, and demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office, PowerChart, and SAP/SRM.

Listed skills

• Data entry · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Data Entry
• Appointment Booking
• Patient Registration
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office
• PowerChart
• SAP/SRM
• Keyboarding
• Interpersonal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Discretion

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support

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