Clerk II

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Providing clerical support within the Clinical Information Services Department including:

• Answering department telephone and responding to requests from internal and external parties.
• Appropriately releasing patient information in support of clinical care
• Scanning of patient records
• Filing of loose reports
• Retrieving and delivering patient records as required
• Assisting physicians with chart completion duties
• Assembling and labeling patient charts in proper order
• Assembly and analysis of patient records
• Review and distribute incoming faxes
• Other duties as assigned

Halton Healthcare is seeking individuals who are competent in their chosen profession, patient/customer focused, team players, effective communicators, caring and respectful and fiscally responsible.

• Office administration diploma from a recognized college or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a comparable position required
• Medical terminology certificate or equivalent working experience required.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Minimum of 30 wpm typing speed required
• Must have fast and accurate data entry skills
• Experience using patient related databases, e.g. Meditech
• Must be able to prioritize workload and function independently in a busy environment
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Able to diplomatically respond to inquiries from staff, volunteers, patients, family members and members of the general public
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
• Must be physically able to perform the job: prolonged periods of time sitting; standing; walking; and pushing and pulling variety of wheeled equipment.
• Must be available for shifts on short notice
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours: Monday - Friday; Days; 7.5 hour shifts 0800-1600 (Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $22.520 to $28.120 per hour

Date posted: November 21, 2024

Internal applications due by: November 28, 2024

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.