Admitting Clerk-day Surgery

**Work Type: Part Time**

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**Position Summary**:
The Admitting Clerk is a member of the Patient Services Healthcare Team and is responsible for registering/admitting patients in a courteous, accurate and efficient manner, while meeting the needs of the hospital, healthcare professionals and patients. The Admitting Clerk will provide clerical support to Day Surgery to ensure efficient and orderly operation of the clinic. Responsibilities include: serving as receptionist for the clinic; organizing and scheduling appointments for clinic patients for consultations and procedures; filing; registering appointments and other tests; computer work as required and other duties as assigned.

**Position Requirements**:

- Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Graduate of a formal medical terminology program
- Three (3) years' recent clinical experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to present a positive and professional image to patients and visitors in person and on the telephone
- Ability to work and function efficiently and courteously under stressful situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision, including strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
- Positive work record, good attendance record and a level of physical fitness appropriate for the physical demands of the position are essential

**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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