Administrative Support III

Your Opportunity:

Under the general supervision of the HIM Supervisor, Central Zone, Rural North, the incumbent provides front-line reception, registration, and switchboard services. The incumbent retrieves, sorts, and files documents and registers all inpatients and outpatients. The incumbent will greet all patients and visitors and responds to requests. There is a requirement to respond and coordinate site communication including taking appropriate action in emergency situations (overhead paging). Responsibilities will also include health records functions, financial functions for receipts, deposits, and petty cash. The incumbent must be able to exercise good judgment and initiative in completing tasks and be able to work with a high degree of independence, confidentiality, accuracy, accountability and perform any other related duties as assigned.Only those who meet the requirements and qualifications outlined in the job posting may be contacted. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

Description:

As an Administrative Support III, you will require advanced administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Health care experience with completion of a medical terminology course or course to be completed within 3 months of hire. Proof of course completion required.Computer experience and experience with an Admission/Discharge/Transfer program, preferably Connect Care.Must possess and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work under very little supervision as well as work effectively in a team environment.Able to maintain poise under pressure, be able to prioritize and organize work in a fast paced environment.Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive manner.Must have a proven record of maintaining privacy and confidentiality with sensitive information and situations.Must be able to provide clerical services for Health Records.Must be physically able to perform duties involving sitting, standing, bending, walking and stretching for extended periods of time.Must be able to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively using the English language.An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references.

Minimum typing speed of 40 wpm (corrected for errors). A typing test will be administered.Switchboard experience.Basic knowledge of accounting.Medical Office Assistant/Unit Clerk course (or equivalent).