This position is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

POSITION VACANCY: Chicopee Float Pool

POSITION: Unscheduled Part Time Clinical Secretary 6 (Clerical 6)

HOURS OF WORK: UNIPT

POSITION SUMMARY:

Clerical functions of the patient care unit, including, but not limited to reception duties, transcribing doctors’ orders, basic entry and retrieval and ordering of supplies. The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain statistics as required. A strong emphasis on working with computer software as per unit requirements. Contribute to ensuring there is a secure environment for patients, staff and visitors. This position on evenings rotates between inpatient areas to meet multiple floors’ needs. Evenings are 2:30 until 9:00 pm, and also covers day shift needs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

- Post secondary medical secretarial or health office administration diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Must be able to transcribe doctor’s order accurately and in a timely fashion
- Demonstrated ability to enter computer data accurately and timely and demonstrate proficiency with this skill
- Must be able to prioritize workload
- Must possess problem-solving skills
- Experience in arranging bed assignment according to insurance coverage preferred
- Effective communication skills,



with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Good attendance record

Attention UNIFOR Members: Effective June 1, 2013, applications for postings outside a candidate’s home unit/department will not be considered if no résumé has been provided.

As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

WRHN does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions regarding applicants during our recruitment and selection process.

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