Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

As a Patient Information Clerk, you will frequently be the first point of contact when patients and families arrive to the department. You will provide service in a customer-focused manner. You will facilitate the delivery of patient care by providing a high level of support and assistance to patient cluster staff and patients/families. You will also support the operation of the team/department by providing clerical and administrative functions in a proactive, organized manner.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

Greet patients and families, and assist in meeting their needs when appropriate

Schedule and coordinate appointments and meetings

Organize and maintain patient charts,



as well as electronic and paper information filing systems

Maintain electronic calendar/schedules

Coordinate unit administrative functions to ensure efficient operation of the unit, within scope of authority

Prepare requisitions

Provide clerical support to all health care staff

Perform other duties as assigned

Here’s What You’ll Need

Must have open availability from Monday to Sunday, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Availability to work varying shifts based on business needs.

Diploma from a recognized Medical Administration program or equivalent combination of education and experience

Medical Terminology certificate is preferred

Previous clerical experience in a hospital/medical environment preferred

Basic proficiency with computers (i.e. word processing)

Strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills

Demonstrated problem solving abilities

Ability to be self-directed, to be flexible and to take initiative

Attention to detail and efficient time management

Strong customer service orientation

Epic training and patient registration experience are preferred

Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives





Here’s What You’ll Love

This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.

A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.

A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type

Temporary full time, 15-month contract

37.5 hours/week

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe workplace that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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📌 Patient Information Clerk (Ontario)
🏢 The Hospital for Sick Children
📍 Ontario