Ward Clerk

**Location**: Plantagenet, ON

**Home**: Pinecrest

**Position**: Ward Clerk (12 Month Contract)

**Ward Clerk Job Requirements**

The Ward Clerk will be responsible for specific operations running of the home, administration and nursing department. Our Ward clerk will be the first point of contact for the home.

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform all the office administration duties by collaborating with every department of the home.
- Manage the patient admission and discharge process for the unit.
- Use patient intake and electronic medical records (PCC) software.
- Schedule appointments, procedures, and transportation.
- Assist Department Managers within their recruitment processes.
- Filing and Culling of Resident charts.
- Data Entry.
- Assist the Medical Directors of the home with resident consultations and referrals.
- Answer incoming calls and respond to inquiries, or redirect calls and relay messages.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Post Secondary Certificate in Business or office administration or related program.
- One year or more of experience in a similar position with working knowledge of general office operations.
- Knowledge of basic payroll principles, post-secondary education related to payroll administration or related experience would be considered as an asset
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have exceptional time management skills
- Must be Bilingual in English and French

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

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