Bed Allocation Clerk

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Bed Allocation Support is a member of the Patient Flow Team and is a corporate resource. Using guiding principles and bed management protocols the Bed Allocation assign beds to patients across the organization in a timely and efficient manner, keeping in mind the principle of patient focused care. Bed Allocation provides ADT functions and maintains the corporate bed board for the organization providing a central resource for internal and external customers. The Bed Allocation Support works with the support of and in collaboration with all care providers, Physicians, Chiefs of Service, Resources Nurse, Clinical Resource Reviewers, Discharge Planners, Utilization Resources, Patients and families, Department Manager, Health Records and Preferred Accommodation Representatives

• Grade 12 diploma

• Recent experience (within the last 6 months) of utilizing meditech software

• 2 - 3 years previous hospital experience in a clerical role preferred

• Admitting experience preferred

• Medical terminology

• Windows and Microsoft Suite applications

• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Demonstrates excellence in problem solving, critical thinking skills

• Demonstrates analytical skills in relation to knowledge of hospital operations

• Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize as required.

• Demonstrated ability to see patterns, logistics and to multi task

• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal

• Demonstrated problem assessment skills

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork

• Demonstrated individual leadership skills

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.