Clerical Assistant In Patient Periop Services(Job Id 17284)Job title: Clerical Assistant In Patient Periop ServicesJob ID: 17284Site: CA:ON:Toronto: St. Michael's HospitalCategory: Administrative/Clerical SupportWork type: Full-Time PermanentDate posted: September 29, 2026Salary range: 31.57-35.66Shift/ hours of work:DescriptionThe primary role of the Clerical Assistant in an In-Patient Area is to provide administrative and clerical support to the daily operations of theOperating Room. The scope of the position requires proficient skills related to customer service, communication and computer technology. The Clerical Assistant interacts with internal and external health care providers, staff, patients, families, and administration to provide fair, timely and equitable patient access to services.RESPOSIBILITIESProvide a broad range of secretarial and clerical support to the daily operations ofthe Operating RoomsProvide excellent customer service first contact by phone, in person and electronically for patients, staff and visitors; answers and forwards messages, facilitates pages to physicians/consult service providers, manages flow of patients/clients/visitors in a customer focused mannerCoordinate timing and record keeping relating to patient admission, discharges, transfers and tests, maintaining patient charts (e.G., standardized packages, thinning, team labels, names, file old charts upon discharge)Arrange and coordinate appointments and meetings as necessary e.G., arranges for follow-up outpatient appointments at dischargeCollaborate with patient care team (physicians, nurses, clinical assistants, health disciplines, USWs) to support patient care flow, family visiting or other unit/department coordination processesManages requests in a timely manner, based on priorityOrganize transfers, services and equipment for the unit e.G., ambulance transfers, porter,



requests for maintenance of unit supplies and equipment and keep log of equipment sent out e.G., to Engineering, coordinate with consult services and portable diagnosticsReview, order and/or pick up supplies and equipment and maintain inventory, with oversight from CLM or designateUpdate hospital bed management systemand unit patient boardsUpdates infection control patient status and related signageQUALIFICATIONSGraduate of a recognized Office Administration program or equivalentRequires a Medical Terminology CertificateRecent clerical experience in a hospital setting.Previous Payroll experience preferred.Previous experience with MS 400 and CPM software systemspreferred.Must be highlyproficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookCommunicate clearly and fluently in English.Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsGood judgment and discretionWork well under pressureHighly organized and effective time managerMust be able to prioritize and multitaskIn this position, if this department offers day, evening, night, weekend and/or statutory holiday shifts, you may be required to work these shifts on a rotational basis as per the specific needs of the department. Shifts are subject to change based on departmental needs.Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

📌 Clerical Assistant In Patient Periop Services (Toronto)
🏢 St. Michael's Hospital
📍 Toronto