Ward Clerk

Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll is actively seeking applicants for a Ward Clerk position. The Ward Clerk is a member of the Clinical Services team who performs receptionist and clerical functions on the patient care units.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Accurate order entry into Power Chart.
- Communicate STAT / URGENT and routine orders to nursing staff for timely completion.
- Accurately transcribe Medication orders in the patient's Medication Record (MARS).
- Complete appropriate requisition for testing.
- Communicate with physician to clarify orders prior to processing.
- Accurately document physician orders in patient care plan.
- Enter appropriate referrals orders in Power Chart and document date and times in patient care plan.
- Fill out requisitions and fax with appropriate history, diagnostic info, medications etc. to appropriate hospital or doctor's office for appointment.
- Accurate documentation on patient care plans.
- Obtain appropriate consents as required for tests.
- Provide polite, respectful communication with physicians, nurses, patients, family and support staff of Alexandra Hospital and other institutions.
- Answer five phone line incoming to nursing station.
- All administration associated with scheduling ambulance transfers.
- Assist patients by wheelchair.
- Call in staff to cover sick time.
- Get supplies from supply carts for isolation rooms when nurses are gowned and gloved.
- Order supplies; Photocopy and fax; Prepare and maintain Charts; Limited Patient Registration duties as required.
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent that is acceptable to the Hospital.
- Medical Office Assistant (1 year program certificate) or equivalent program that is acceptable to
the hospital.
- Medical terminology required.
- Proven experience working in a fast paced environment.
- Able to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills with a patient focus.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Able to promote and maintain open communication and relationships amongst departments, staff, medical staff, volunteers.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

**Other pertinent conditions**:

- Must be able to work all shifts as required including weekends and statutory holidays
- Salary per the Non-Union Salary Schedule ($26.06 per hour to $30.44 per hour)

Must be available to work all shifts as required, which may include; weekends, statutory holidays, days,

As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID19, the Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Alexandra Hospital Ingersoll (AHI) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted by AHI regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.