Ward Clerk/receptionist

**JOB** **POSTING -WINGHAM SITE**

**POSITION POSTING # W23-38**

**POSITION: Ward Clerk**

**UNIT: Nursing Inpatient / Oncology**

**STATUS: Temporary Part-Time**

**START DATE: July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024**

**SALARY RANGE: $24.62 - $26.18 per hour**

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The Ward Clerk performs receptionist and clerical duties on the Inpatient Unit or Oncology Unit to enhance the efficiency of workflow including flow of patients and communication and information sharing in and between units. Provides relief to Emergency Clerk / Switchboard.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of or Currently Enrolled in a Medical Terminology Course
- 3 - 6 months related experience within the past 5 years

**EFFORT**:

- Minimal physical effort
- High degree of mental effort and analysis

**POSITION-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS**:

- Processing admissions and discharges in cerner system.
- Preparing assignment sheets.
- Answering telephones, faxing referrals, prescriptions.
- Connecting with consultants, Criticall or other organizations as required for patient care.
- Arranging patient transfers, preparing transfer information package. Booking patient appointments outside of the hospital.
- Stocking / maintaining patient charts. Keeping the nurses station organized
- Ordering telephones and T.V.s for patients. Directing visitors
- Staffing calls as appropriate
- Booking transfusions/infusions on the floor

**HOURS OF WORK**:0800-1200 and 0800-1400 Monday through Sunday

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-07
Expected start date: 2023-07-01