2400003296 - Unit Clerk

CUPE

Job Title: Unit Clerk

Status: Temporary Part Time (6 months)

Department: DRCC Surg. Assessment

Program: DRCC Patient Care

8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $28.340 - $29.620 per hour

Posting Reference: 2400003296 (subsequent)

This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing October 8, 2024 and closing at 11:59 pm on October 11, 2024.

Duties And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Patient Care Manager and Operations Coordinator this position supports and coordinates patient care plans within the Diagnostic Assessment Program. The Unit Clerk supports the various members of the health care team, including physicians and nurses, to facilitate the flow of patient care.

Duties include performing a wide variety of clerical functions within a clinical setting, including but not limited to: reception duties; scheduling and coordination of tests, appointments, and treatments; coordination of OR bookings, external image retrieval, computer data entry; directing telephone calls and contacting patients by phone; faxing; chart preparation; scanning and other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two year Community College Medical Secretary/ Medical Administration Diploma Program and previous recent related experience in a hospital clerical or doctor's office setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Knowledge and experience with accessing & viewing documents in OnBase, Connecting Ontario, EPIC including work queues, scheduling, patient registration preferred;
• Complete knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, with an emphasis on oncology (tested);
• Basic level Word, Excel and Outlook (tested);
• Demonstrated strong, accurate keyboarding skills (30 wpm tested);
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work productively amid interruptions while working within a stressful environment;
• Proven ability to maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality;
• Demonstrated exceptional communication skills - verbal, listening and written in order to effectively interact with all levels of staff, patients and families;
• Proven ability to adapt positively to a changing environment;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.