Clerk Typist

Summary of responsibilities

The Clerk Typist will schedule and coordinate patients using a computerized booking program and provide preparation instructions to patients or physician offices, prepare patient charts, file and work collaboratively with internal nursing units and physicians.

Requirements of the job

• Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• Completion of Medical Secretarial course or equivalent (e.g. Medical Office Assistant, Medical Office Administration, Administration and Health Records Management)
• Certificate in Medical Terminology (or tested with a pass mark of 75% or greater)
• Excellent computer skills and intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Cerner Millennium
• Experience in scheduling appointments using Cerner scheduling module, directing telephone calls, filing and coordinating workflow in a demanding environment
• Typing speed of 45 w.p.m.
• Good interpersonal and organization skills and strong team orientation
• Good communication and customer service/public relation skills
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French) – and testing completed