Unit Clerk, Regular Part-Time, Emergency Department

Unit Clerk

Emergency Department

Job Posting: SEIU Clerical

Regular Part-Time Position

Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern healthcare facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes

West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach to integrate services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.

Today, our uniquely integrated healthcare organization includes: Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.

WPSHC is looking for a Unit Clerk – Emergency Department, reporting to the Manager of Admitting/Communications. The incumbent is responsible for providing clerical assistance to the Multidisciplinary Team to facilitate efficient and effective patient care. The Unit Clerk fosters communication related to patient care within the department.

Hours of work are 12-hour shifts, day and night shifts, including weekends.

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment, allowing you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

This is a great opportunity for you to start your career at WPSHC.

This opportunity is right for you if you strongly focus on patient and family-centred care and thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

To qualify for the role, you must have successfully completed Grade 12 or equivalent with 1 year of medical clerical/secretarial experience. You will also need to have:

• Completion of medical terminology certificate/program or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of computer skills, particularly with scheduling software and various computer applications related to healthcare programs;
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• A demonstrated ability to provide strong attention to detail;
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references;
• Successful completion of Unit/Ward Clerk Course or Medical Secretary Course or equivalent is an asset;
• Previous hospital experience as a unit clerk or similar role is an asset;
• Superior level of skill, ability, experience, and qualifications is an asset.

Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of the West Parry Sound Health Centre: Compassion, Accountability, Rights and Responsibilities, Excellence, and Safety;

Please note: For patient and employee safety and well-being, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Accommodations will be made for those exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination based on grounds protected by relevant human rights law.

The successful candidate will receive $27.55 per hour to start. In addition, you can look forward to the following benefits:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• 4% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of fringe benefits (10% if enrolled in HOOPP)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

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West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. 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.

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Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.