Physiotherapy Clerk

Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital created the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) in 2016 to formalize their commitment to work together to improve each patient and resident’s overall health care experience through a strong, coordinated system of care. An integrated Senior Team leads the two Hospitals, as well as Fairview Manor and Lanark County Paramedic Service which are operating divisions of AGH. Over 600 caring staff, physicians and midwives provide excellent primary, acute and long-term care to citizens of Lanark County, West Ottawa and Renfrew County.

We are currently seeking a **Part Time Physiotherapy Clerk**. **The hours of work are 8am-12pm (Monday through Friday)**. The incumbent is responsible for the reception, booking, secretarial and housekeeping duties of the Physiotherapy Service. The incumbent also provides assistance to the physiotherapists in standardized activities of the Physiotherapy Service.

**Basic Requirements**:

- Successful completion of Grade 12.
- Typing speed of 40 words per minute (testing required).
- Demonstrated computer skills including knowledge of WordPerfect, Excel and Electronic Medical Record experience (testing required).
- Knowledge of medical terminology (testing required).
- Demonstrated ability to manipulate statistical numbers (i.e. percentages, ledgers and appointment books).
- Demonstrated ability to accurately receive, record and transmit communicated information.
- Ability to work harmoniously and respectfully with patients and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound judgements and decisions.
- Ability to work independently and with initiative and to be aware and understand safety rules, necessity of direction and scope of practice.
- Ability to adapt to and arrange variable workload demands (i.e. clerk-aide, receptionist).
- A demonstrated ability to perform the extensive physical demands of the position.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a professional telephone manner.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Previous reception experience within a health environment.
- Previous experience with clinical patient care including a functional knowledge of body mechanics for safe lifts, transfers and assisted ambulation.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.22-$23.79 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-07-09