Clerk III - Transitional Care - TFT (246008-67) Position Available: Clerk III
Status: Temporary Full Time (1.0 FTE) - This positions falls under the PT Collective Agreement.
Department: Transitional Care
Union: CUPE
Shifts: Days, Weekends
Rate of Pay: $28.44/hr - $29.57/hr
Posting Date: August 5, 2026
Closing Date: August 12, 2026
About Joseph Brant Hospital: Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca .
Responsibilities: The clerk’s responsibilities involve coordinating the orderly flow of patients and visitors in and out of the Department, reception and clerical activities within the Department and the dissemination and co-ordination of general information.Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following
A nswer phone calls - relay messages, liaise between staff, physicians and public
Make appointments for diagnostic test, dispatch the corresponding requisitions and specimens to appropriate departments and arrange patient escort if necessary
Transcribe physician’s orders, fax med orders to pharmacy and order enter all other orders




Update patient room list and board daily
Write daily assignment sheet for next 24 hours under the direction of the Nurse Manager/Team Leader
Stock charts and cupboards, file old sheets in charts
Conducts monthly “dangerous abbreviations” chart audits
Answer family questions and accompany visitors to patient's bedside
Thin patient charts as necessary
Order supplies for ward
Qualifications: Medical Office Administration or post‑secondary education in related field required
Medical Terminology or Administration post‑secondary education or equivalent knowledge gained through past experience required
Medical terminology experience and education required
Excellent computer skills required with a demonstrated typing speed of 40 - 50 wpm
Ability to transcribe orders is required
Demonstrated excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast paced workplace
Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance required
Demonstrated commitment to quality and patient safety, considers safety of self and co‑workers
Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.
Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at [email protected] or at (phone hidden) ext. 4129.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. JBH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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📌 Clerk III - Transitional Care - TFT (246008-67) (Ontario)
🏢 Joseph Brant Hospital
📍 Ontario