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GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

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POSTING -

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COMMUNICATION CLERK – EMERGENCY

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(REGULAR PART TIME)

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A regular part time Communication Clerk opportunity is available in the Emergency Department (ED) of Groves Memorial Community Hospital. This position is unionized with UNIFOR, Local .

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Responsibilities

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This position is responsible for facilitating effective communication and providing reception and clerical support to the Emergency Department including:

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- Perform administrative tasks such as the electronic management of patient admissions, transfers, and discharge processes
- Order entry
- Respond promptly and professionally to incoming calls (including the dispatch phone) and ensure messages are accurately relayed

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- Monitor incoming fax communications and ensure timely distribution to appropriate healthcare providers and flag urgent faxes ( physician orders, diagnostic results) for immediate attention
- Processing physician orders, consultations
- Monitor discrepancies between reported diagnostic imaging reports and ED physician comments and flag the scheduled ED physician to ensure follow-up

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- Support the transfer of ED patients to tertiary or specialized care centres by initiating and documenting Patient Transfer Authorization Centre (PTAC) numbers
- Coordinating with receiving hospitals, physicians, and transport services to arrange timely and safe patient transfers
- Coordinate patient bed assignment requests with the clinical resource leaders, supporting bed flow and ensuring efficient utilization of hospital beds

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- Maintain documentation and communication of all patient movement decisions to relevant staff
- Support the repatriation and interfacility transfer of patients from other facilities by liaising with external hospitals, coordinating doctor to doctor consultations, and arranging transportation
- Process patient and family requests for preferred or private accommodations according to hospital policies

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- Facilitate the setup, coordination, and troubleshooting of the Pediatric Tele—Resuscitation system during pediatric emergencies
- Conduct the weekly maintenance of the pediatric Tele-Resuscitation system
- Chart assembly, filing, requisition completion, form photocopying

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- Maintaining clerical supplies in the department
- Assisting with daily staffing needs and call in procedures
Qualifications:

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- Medical terminology course required
- Medical Office Administration Certificate (or related program) preferred
- Minimum year unit clerk experience within the last three () years with preference being given to those with Emergency experience.

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- Skilled in computer applications including Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Meditech programs (ADT and Order Entry an asset)
- Excellent clerical proficiency




- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

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- Solid organizational and time management expertise to cope in a challenging and often stressful environment
- Documented dependability (excellent attendance record)
- Satisfactory performance and attendance required

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- Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
- Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired
Hours of Work: The successful candidate must be available to work all assigned shifts as scheduled by the hospital, including days, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.

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Current shifts include

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- shifts: Days (–) and Nights (–)
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- shifts: –
Salary: $ - $ per hour

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Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: by :pm on April , .

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INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address.

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EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Groves Memorial Community Hospital 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.

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Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

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📌 Communication Clerk ED (GMCH) #2026-76 (Fergus)
🏢 Groves Memorial Community Hospital
📍 Fergus