Clerk, Eating Disorders, Trpt

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Clerk, Niagara Eating Disorders Program functions as a member of the team, striving to provide an excellent patient experience. The Clerk's role will be responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties including out-patient scheduling and appointment bookings, filing, data inputting and other various clerical functions within the Niagara Eating Disorders Program.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Graduate of a Medical Office Administration Program or Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent in related experience
- Working experience transcribing and/or understanding/utilizing medical terminology
- One year related clerical experience in a high volume, fast paced department within a health care/clinical setting
- One year experience with computer software including Microsoft Office programs, with data entry experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in dealing with mental health clients, their families and community agencies required
- Knowledge of Recovery Based Care within an interdisciplinary team setting
- Accurate keyboarding skills with a minimum of 50 w.p.m
- Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with mínimal supervision.
- Working knowledge of medical office procedures and office equipment, i.e. photocopiers, fax, voice mail systems etc.
- Evidence of effective customer service, interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to respect the confidentially of personnel and patient information.
- Compliance with confidentiality requirements under the Niagara Health Privacy Policy.
- Demonstrated professional attitude while interacting with the public, patients, employees and medical staff.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) will be considered an asset.
- Consistent and regular attendance required.
- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Recruitment Specialist: Christine Callaghan
- We are especially interested in connecting if you..._
- Value diversity, equity and inclusion; _
- Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;_
- Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas._
- Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service._
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation._