Unit Clerk

**CUPE**

LAKERIDGE HEALTH

UNIT CLERK

CHEMOTHERAPY & RADIATION SCHEDULING

DURHAM REGIONAL CANCER CENTRE

TEMPORARY PART TIME

Lakeridge Health Oshawa

**Salary**: $25.12 - $26.26 per hour

CUPE-2300001073

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Patient Care Manager, the Unit Clerk provides support to the various members of the health care team to facilitate the flow of patients through the clinic. Duties include performing a wide variety of clerical functions within a clinical setting, including but not limited to: reception duties; scheduling and coordination of tests, appointments, and treatments, computer data entry; directing telephone calls and contacting patients by phone; faxing and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Medical Office Administration Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Proven knowledge of medical terminology (tested);
- Proven knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (tested - basic level);
- Proven keyboarding skills of 30 wpm (tested);
- Knowledge and experience with Meditech Community Wide Scheduling modules, and computerized patient registration an asset;
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work productively amid interruptions while working within a stressful environment;
- Proven ability to maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality;
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills - verbal, listening and written in order to effectively interact with all levels of staff, patients and families;
- Proven ability to adapt positively to a changing environment;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Must have a satisfactory performance record;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area; and
- Proven good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.