Clerk- Genetics

**Job Number**:
J0525-0867

**Job Title**:
Clerk
- Genetics

**Department**:
Home Hemodialysis

**Job Type**:
Permanent Part Time

**Job Category**:
Administration / Clerical

**Union**:
OPSEU Office & Clerical

**Open Positions**:
1

**Date Posted**:
May 27, 2025

**Closing Date**:
June 3, 2025

**Salary**:
$26.11 - $28.40/Hour
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Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value _Trust, Courage and Teamwork_. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary
- Reporting to the Manager of the Genetics department the Genetic Clerk is responsible for performing clerical duties under the general direction of the Program Manager/Genetic Counsellor/ and or the Genetic Counsellor Assistant. The Genetics Clerk is a member of the interdisciplinary team and is responsible for all clerical related duties for the program.

Responsibilities include the tracking and monitoring referrals, maintaining communication with patients/families and doctors as required. Liaising with community partners, medical and hospital staff to ensure sharing of accurate and timely information.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Support team in receiving and organizing of incoming referrals
- Supports team in co-ordination patient appointments and follow ups
- Communicates with patient/families regarding appointments
- Liaise with CPSR to appropriately book patient appointments
- Co-ordinates communication between clinic and other health care providers
- Participates in team meetings
- Assists in any follow up required by the team
- Performs other clerical duties as assigned

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the direct manager.

**Qualifications**:

- Education:

- Completion of a Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) required
- Medical Terminology course required
- Completion of a recognized post-secondary (Medical Administration, Medical Secretary) diploma preferred

**Experience**:

- Knowledge of the Genetics program preferred
- Knowledge of Cerner Scheduling and Registration system
- Experience in patient registration, and outpatient booking required
- Computer literacy and good working knowledge of Word/Excel/Outlook
- Keyboarding skills minimum of 50 words per minute required
- Highly motivated and flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to new situations/challenges
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, and work as a productive team member.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and demonstrate through performance, an acceptable level of ethical conduct and a thorough understanding of discretion and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to interact with a range of individuals in a variety of situations, which require tact, discretion and confidentiality in relation to working with patients across the care continuum.
- Excellent work performance and attendance record required.

Other:

- Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.

Our Employees Enjoy
- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

Accomodation in the Workplace
- Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially._

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as th