Preadmission Clinic

-Job Posting Number:

J0524-0142
Job Title:

Preadmission Clinic - Program Clerk
Job Category:

Administration / Clerical
Unit:

Perioperative
Job Type:

Permanent Part Time
Open Positions:

1
City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:

May 7, 2024
Available Shifts:

Closing Date:

May 10, 2024
Salary:

$25.67 - $26.94/Hour
Union:

CUPE

Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and understand their roles and responsibilities in this field.

**Summary of responsibilities**:
The Program Clerk answers and places telephone calls, relays messages and directs patients’ relatives and visitors as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care; completes diagnostic requisitions, processes diagnostic requisitions, initiates transfer forms, processes physician’s orders; fills out, sends, receives, delivers and files requisitions on patient charts and ensures charts are complete; orders supplies for the Unit. Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements of the job**:

- Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma
- Medical Terminology (tested with a pass mark of 75% or greater)
- Medical Office Assistant Course or related experience
- Working knowledge of Word, StaffRight, Excel, Anzer
- Good understanding of Emergency Response Codes
- Ability to multi task and work under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills necessary to deal with patients and their families
- Demonstrated ability to process physician's orders
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand instructions, memos, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to do basic arithmetic to complete reports
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
- Typing speed of 45 w.p.m.
- Good interpersonal and organization skills and strong team orientation
- Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
- Working knowledge of Word, Staffirght, Excel, Anzer, Novari
- Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French - and testing completed)