Business Clerk

1.Medical Office Administration, including Medical Terminology, at Community College level
2. Minimum three years recent secretarial/clerical experience, preferably in a hospital setting
3. Demonstrated competence in general office procedures and secretarial/ administrative/clerical skills including\: composition of routine correspondence, Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access,
Outlook), MIS reporting tools (e.g. GRASP, Point Click Care), Meditech, and the ability to learn and apply new applications as necessary
4. Demonstrated organizational and problem solving skills including being capable of working with minimum direction in a busy environment subject to frequent interruptions

5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, initiative and ability to communicate effectively and the flexibility to interact with many and varied clients/patients/ families/physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team
6. Knowledge of confidentiality, code of conduct and conflict of interest policies/procedures and practices and maintains compliance with all

The Behavioural Health Program is a specialized service for adults who have a diagnosis of dementia and exhibit challenging behaviours. These behaviours may include verbally or physically responsive behaviours in relation to exit seeking, wandering, activities of daily living and social interaction. All admissions occur with the goal of discharge to a lower level of care. Admission can occur from home or another hospital. Admissions from Long Term Care (LTC) are for a 45 day assessment and treatment period with expected return to the bed held in LTC. Consultation with LTC staff occurs to ensure continuity of care when the person returns.

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends and Holidays

The Business Clerk is responsible for providing clerical and receptionist services to the various Programs. Works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. Creates and promotes positive public relations. Communicates effectively across all departments and sectors within the hospital and with community health related institutions/agencies as well as with patients, family members and the general public.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement