Admitting Clerk

The purpose of this position is to receive and register inpatients and outpatients in a professional, efficient and caring manner in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Admit, discharge and transfer patients
• Register outpatients for clinics, Day Surgery, Emergency
• Operate switchboard and direct calls as required to departments and patients
• Maintains current knowledge of alarm procedures
• Act as receptionist to the general public and other clients
• Generate, distribute and maintain daily/monthly statistical reports
• Accept financial payments, provide receipts, facilitate transport of receipts/payments to finance and maintain cash drawers
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position including, bending, carrying, walking, pushing and sitting for long periods at a time
• Incumbent will utilize NShIS and CRT
• Other job related duties
• Travel to other sites may be required

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12 plus graduation from an accredited secretarial or business course, or 1 year related clerical/secretarial experience required
• Medical Terminology Course required
• One year experience in the clerical field an asset
• Proficient keyboarding skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Windows
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – a high degree of tact, judgement and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently, assess situations and seek resolution if possible, in accordance with District policies and procedures
• Ability to work in an area with frequent interruptions
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

A skills test may be part of the selection process.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

• Casual Relief Positions
• Shifts may include a 24/7 rotation including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

$22.89 - 24.88 Hourly