Ward Clerk, Cpt

As a member of the patient care team, the Ward Clerk works under the direction of the Clinical Manager or delegate and fulfills a variety of functions including clerical, reception, registration, public relations, and bookings.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Graduate of a Medical Office Administration Program or Medical Terminology Certificate and equivalent in related experience
- Working experience transcribing and/or understanding/utilizing medical terminology
- One year related clerical experience in a high volume, fast-paced department within a health care/clinical setting
- One year recent experience with computer software including Microsoft Office programs, with data entry experience
- Accurate keyboarding skills with a minimum of 45 w.p.m.
- Experience in order entry/Meditech
- Experience and efficiency in transcribing physician orders
- Experience in completing payroll, timesheets and scheduling staff
- Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centred care
- Excellent communication skills and ability to respect the confidentially of personnel and patient information
- Compliance with confidential requirements under the Niagara Health System Privacy Policy
- Demonstrated professional attitude while interacting with the public, patients, employees and medical staff
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays
- Consistent and regular attendance required
- Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
- Full vaccination in accordance with Niagara Health's Vaccination Policy.
Recruitment Specialist: Ashley Cowell
- It is Niagara Health policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants._
- We are especially interested in connecting if you _
- Value diversity, equity and inclusion; _
- Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;_
- Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas._
- Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service._
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation._