Patient Information Clerk, Admitting

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for a
Patient Information Clerk
to support our
Admitting
department.

Job Outline
The Patient Information Clerk is responsible for handling all aspects related to the tracking and reporting of admissions, discharges and transfers of all patients including data collection, bed assignment, compilation of daily census and maintaining the wait list. The information entered by the Patient Information Clerk into the ADT system initiates the flow of patient data through interfaces to clinical, financial and information systems database.

Education & Qualifications

• Completed a 2-year post-secondary certification in a related field (e.g. Health Records, Medical Technician).
• Certificate in medical terminology is required.
• Minimum two years of experience in a hospital environment with proven understanding of the patient registration process, including balancing of inpatient beds and census verification, is required.
• Minimum two years of experience with computerized patient information systems in a hospital setting is required.
• The ability to enter data accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply admission policies, procedures and relevant legislation during day-to-day operation in the Admitting department.
• Excellent interpersonal skills dealing with client population, families, staff, physicians and personnel of referring facilities. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated attention to details.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (testing will be administered)
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, and is a team player
• Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required

Salary:
Minimum - $26.113/hour; Maximum - $28.041/hour

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women's and infants' health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ext. 7050, or email