Unit Clerk

**CUPE**
- Job Title:_ Unit Clerk
- Status:_ Casual
- Department:_ Operating Room - Bowmanville
- Program:_ Surgical Program
8,4, Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)
- Location:_ Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
- Wage Schedule:_ $28.340 - $29.620 per hour
- Posting Reference:_ 2500000201

This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 21 January 2025 and closing at 11:59 pm on 28 January 2025.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To function as a Unit Clerk; performing a wide variety of clerical duties such as: maintaining patient charts; facilitating the admission/discharge/transfer process and registration; maintaining confidentiality of information; documenting and maintaining a variety of statistical information for the unit; answering the telephone and taking accurate messages. Inputting into the computer and writing reports; payroll, staffing scheduling and performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Medical Office Administration Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Previous experience transcribing doctor's orders;
- Proven knowledge of medical terminology (tested);
- Proven knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (tested - basic level);
- Proven keyboarding skills of 35 wpm (tested);
- Experience with Meditech registration module preferred;
- Proven experience/knowledge of both CUPE and ONA scheduling language and associated premium entitlements;
- Proven experience in computerized Meditech Personnel/Payroll and Admissions Modules;
- Demonstrated ability to work with mínimal supervision and to demonstrate initiative;
- Proven organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize them;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills working in a team environment;
- Physically capable of performing the work including reaching, bending, and pulling;
- Proven ability to adhere to strict confidentiality;
- Proven ability to work productively in a busy environment with many interruptions and distractions;
- Experience with OR Manager, an asset.
- Must have satisfactory performance record;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety, and participates in regular in-service education in this area

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.