Central Registration Area (CRA) Clerk

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CENTRAL REGISTRATION AREA (CRA) CLERK (25-0000110)

Bargaining Unit: SEIU CLERICAL - HOSPITAL

Status: Temporary Full Time

Department: Admitting Central Registration

Site: St. Joseph's Hospital

Shifts: Days

Rate of Pay: $25.104 - $29.531 per hour

Reporting to the Manager, Health Records/ Admitting, the successful applicant will provide a variety of clerical and scheduling duties for in-patient admissions and out-patient programs including managing referrals, booking appointments, processing admissions and registering clients. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the Admitting/Central Registration staff and closely with clients, and clinicians in a challenging and fast paced environment to ensure that client, clinician and organizational needs are met.

Qualifications:

• One year post secondary office administration program or equivalent combination of education and experience is mandatory
• Recent admissions/ registration and appointment scheduling experience
• Experience working in a computerized office environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Proficiency in computerized registration and bookings software and keyboarding is essential
• Must have working knowledge of medical terminology and spelling expertise
• Accurate keyboarding skills are essential
• Must be client focused
• Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a variety of client and clinicians on a daily basis
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated regular attendance at work

Condition of Employment

• This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
• Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded. Please note that bargaining unit applicants will be considered prior to other applicants in accordance with the terms of the applicable collective agreement. We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview may be contacted.