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, professional and positive mannerism

Excellent clerical proficiency: word processing, computer entry, reception, filing

Robust organizational and time management expertise to cope in a challenging and often stressful workplace





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 environment. 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 safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

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📌 Ward Secretary - Emergency Department (LMH) #2026-152 (Ontario)
🏢 Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA)
📍 Ontario