Admitting Clerk-respirology Clinic

**Work Type: Part Time**

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**Position Summary**:
The Admitting Clerk will perform related documentation duties necessary for booking of procedures, receiving patients and visitors and ensuring the orderly operation of the Respirology unit. In addition, the Admitting Clerk performs a variety of reception and clerical duties required for the efficient operation of the unit. This position is responsibilities include, but are not limited to: data entry (in-patient and outpatient registration, admission, discharge, transfer and pre-registrations); required transport functions, in accordance with unit and hospital policies, ordering and maintaining supplies and specific auditing functions.

**Position Requirements**:

- Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Graduate of a formal medical terminology program.
- Demonstrated ability to type a minimum of 50 w.p.m. with accuracy and mínimal error.
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with concerns from patients, doctors and staff.
- Ability to work and function efficiently under stressful situations.
- Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.
- Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position.

**Preferred Requirements**:

- Experience with admitting and patient registration processes.
- Proficiency in data entry and working with computerized Patient Information and Order Entry systems.

**Application Instructions**:
EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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