Ward Clerk

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required

Secondary School Diploma with relevant administrative/secretarial experience or post-secondary business/office administration diploma Computer skills with order entry in Cerner applications Recent ward clerk experience with demonstrated competencies in transcription, processing and follow-up of patient physician orders Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word (to be tested) Typing speed of 30 wpm (to be tested) Knowledge of medical terminology (to be tested) Knowledge of payroll entry in Medipay. Problem solving, decision making and organizational skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment Availability to work 12 hour shifts, days and nights Self-directed worker with minimal supervision Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records Knowledge of and adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

Ward Clerk Certificate Program

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