NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE

LOUISE MARSHALL HOSPITAL

WARD SECRETARY – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (REGULAR PART TIME)

Responsibilities
Electronic registration/admission/discharge/transfer of Emergency Department patients
Processing physician orders and consultation requests
Arranging tests/procedures
Accessing medical records and obtaining information for practitioners when required
Arranging transportation
Answering phones
Completing requests for PTAC authorizations
Chart assembly, filing, copying
Maintaining clerical supplies within the department
Assisting with coordination of additional staffing needs
Supporting break relief when required at Switchboard
Assisting with turnover of rooms as appropriate when volumes are high
Communicating with patients and/or families to obtain additional demographic or emergency contact data when required

Qualifications
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills: cordial, qualified 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) preferred; or assume responsibility to complete the course within a specified time frame
Previous unit clerk experience preferred
Previous Meditech experience
Detail oriented 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 prior to being hired

Hours of Work
As per department schedule (including weekends and statutory holidays)
As per Collective Agreement

Salary

$29.27 to $30.59 per hour

North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work setting. 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 protected, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
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