Bed Allocation Clerk

Working together to provide outstanding integrated health care to our communities delivering best patient outcomes with exemplary standards and compassion, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site.

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As a The Bed Allocation Clerk works with the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare interprofessional team to determine safe and effective bed allocation assignments for admitted patients. The Bed Allocation Clerk also collaborates with MAHC external partners on repatriations and referrals working closely with Physicians, Inpatient Managers, Clinical Leads, Patient Flow Navigators, and Environmental Services team to keep patients moving through the system. This role requires an ability to make priority decisions which impact patient access, patient flow, patient care and potentially corporate liability.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)
- Successful completion of a recognized college program in a related field or equivalent experience
- Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course
- Previous experience in a bed allocation role and/or patient flow role

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)
- Knowledge and comprehension of hospital operations and patient flow
- Promotes and provides patient / family-centred care
- Excellent computer skills having worked with Microsoft Office Word and Excel
- Highly motivated and flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to new situations/challenges
- Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Physically able to meet work demands.
- Working at both sites is a requirement of this position.

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- MAHC offers one of the most robust hospital funded programs in healthcare
- Staff referral program (Earn up to $1000 for each successful Permanent Part Time and Permanent Full Time new hire you refer to MAHC)
- Extended health benefits
- Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Collaborative and supportive team environment

WHY IS MAHC RIGHT FOR YOU?

Imagine working in a place you love to visit on vacation A career with MAHC lets you do just that. We are located in one of the top international tourist destinations in Canada; positioned just two (2) hours north of Toronto in beautiful cottage country surrounded by vibrant natural beauty, pristine lakes, majestic forests and rocky shorelines.

Our communities are small in size but big in excitement; there are always local fundraisers, farmers markets, live events, pubs and locally owned stores to shop in. There are a variety of seasonal, year-round activities to keep you busy and fully embraced in the lifestyle that Muskoka has to offer from hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, heading to Algonquin Park or Arrowhead Park for the day, running and cycling clubs, camping, sitting on a warm sunny patio downtown, or simply relaxing by the lake with your friends. Life here is good

LET US HELP YOU MAKE YOUR MOVE

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has launched the Housing for Healthcare initiative to help MAHC team members (both new recruits and existing staff) connect with housing options in our communities. For more information on this initiative click on this link Housing for Healthcare

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Multi-Site, working at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville.

Department: Administration

Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.

**Conditions of employment for external hires includes;**
- Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check.

**Our organization**: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

**Accommodations** will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

**HOW TO APPLY**

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