Or Booking Clerk

November 7, 2024

**GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL**

**POSTING #2024-259**

**OR BOOKING CLERK**

**(Casual)**

Two (2) casual OR Booking Clerk opportunities are available for staff within the Peri Operative Services of Grove Memorial Community Hospital.

These positions is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
This position is responsible for patient registration and scheduling OR/Endoscopy time for the surgical program and bed management for inpatient admissions.
- Schedule OR/Endoscopy time in conjunction with Physicians, Physician’s offices etc.
- Using the hospital information systems, follow the registration standards and ensure accurate registration of patients with current valid information for each visit
- Manage contacts in a professional manner understanding the patient is first and foremost
- Confidentiality of all information is a requirement of employment as well as compliance with the Privacy Act, hospital and departmental policies and procedures
- Clerical duties including (but not limited to) organizing of patient information, word processing, filing, chart retrieval/organization, requisition completion, statistical compliance, excel spreadsheets (data entry/organizing data), photocopying and compiling pre operative and other packages for patients and staff of surgical services
- Manage bed allocation including repatriation referrals through Criticall, Monday to Friday.
- Monthly Data entry for Wait time (WTIS and ATC) reporting systems

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Medical Office Administration Certificate (or related program)
- Medical Terminology certificate, with related experience in a health care setting
- OR Booking experience, highly preferred
- Knowledge of Novari Booking system an asset
- Excellent computer proficiency: specifically Excel, Word and Community Wide Scheduling
- Previous registration experience using Meditech
- Exceptional communication, public relations, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Effective problem solver with demonstrated critical thinking and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and use time efficiently
- Ability to work independently
- Satisfactory performance and attendance required
- Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
- Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired

**HOURS OF WORK**:

- Monday to Friday, daytime hours
- on an as needed basis

**SALARY**: As per UNIFOR Clerical salary grid

EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.