Ward Clerk

**Position Title**:Ward Clerk-ICU

**Position Status**:Part-Time
- Weekend

**Rate of Pay**:$22.96 - $24.37 (2020 rates)

**Posting No.**:23-58

**Posting Date**:March 24, 2023

**Deadline to Apply**:March 31, 2023

**About Us**
Located in Simcoe, Ontario, Norfolk General Hospital provides exceptional healthcare to a municipality of approximately 69,000 people. Our area of focus provides a continuum of service throughout the life span of the people we serve including Emergency,
Critical Care, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Medicine, Surgery, and Complex Continuing Care. Employing approximately 550 highly skilled and dedicated employees, Norfolk General Hospital continues to be a full service 106-bed hospital with round the clock on-call coverage of Specialists in Surgery, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics, as well as on-site 24 hour per day medical coverage.

**Education & Qualifications**
- Graduate of a post-secondary program in Medical Office Administration or equivalent education and experience that also includes Medical Terminology from accredited institution;
- Minimum one (1) year experience in a Hospital or medical office setting;
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, computer and key-boarding skills;
- Meditech experience;
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a timely, responsive and courteous manner;
- Detail oriented and organized, with excellent follow-up skills;
- Ability to multi-task; triage/prioritize tasks in a very fast paced environment; ability to change focus when situations warrant a change in priority to meet patient care and deadlines;
- Demonstrated commitment to Patient rights.

**Position Duties & Responsibilities**
- Must practice confidentiality and discretion in patient/record contacts in accordance with Hospital policy;
- Assembles patient records and forms for patient admission, discharge & Health Records;
- Transcription of physicians’ orders;
- Books patient appointments and transportation;
- Directs inquiries to appropriate nursing staff;
- Notifies Admitting Department of admissions, discharges, transfers, etc.;
- Call-in staff as required;
- Sends requisitions, specimens, etc. to appropriate department;
- Enter and verify orders into Meditech system;
- Ability to push/pull medical equipment; stock medical supplies,
- Adherence to all health and safety policies, procedures and provisions and the recognition and reporting of unsafe hazards and work practices.

**Hours of Work**
- Weekend shifts, holidays as required

In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital
Nursing Home provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request.

Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week

**Salary**: $22.96-$24.37 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Simcoe, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Medical Office Administrative Diploma (required)

Work Location: In person