Clerical Associate - TPT - Emergency Department

Posting #: 2024-930092

SEIU

Position: Clerical Associate

Department: Emergency

Status: Temporary Part-time (must provide availability of up to 0.5 FTE) for approx. 6 months

Hours: Various rotating 8 and 12 hour shifts (hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Site: Georgetown

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.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will register patients using Meditech software, assist with all clerical functions necessary for the smooth operation of the Emergency Department including: copying physician orders, completing patients documentation and information, documenting payroll, ordering and organizing supplies and any other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Provides clerical support to ensure the smooth operations of the Emergency Department and associated outpatient clinics. Duties include registering patients using Meditech software, validating healthcare coverage, acquires required information and payment method for uninsured patients, maintains accurate data, answers telephone and addresses inquiries from the public, family and hospital staff, schedules patient appointments, assists with staff scheduling and payroll entries, orders and maintains supplies, and other duties as required.

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

• Medical terminology required
• A Medical Office Administration diploma from a recognized college is considered an asset
• Must have experience and be familiar with MS Word and Outlook email
• A minimum of 30 wpm typing speed required
• Previous experience in a patient care/clinical setting required
• Must have fast and accurate computer data entry skills
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to prioritize workload and function independently in a busy environment
• Must be physically able to perform the job: prolonged periods of time sitting; pushing and pulling variety of wheeled equipment; repetitive forward bending, hand/arm activities, hand/finger dexterity; and carrying/lifting approximately 25lbs
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
• Demonstrated public relations skills and the ability to diplomatically respond to physicians, staff, and family inquires in a demanding work environment
• Satisfactory employment record and good attendance record

Salary: $25.31 to $27.46 per hour

Date Posted: April 16, 2024

Internal applicants due by: April 23, 2024

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 submit your application via our website at www.haltonhealthcare.com directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.

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

In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our 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.

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

Halton Healthcare is a smoke free facility in and around all three sites. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors to accommodate individuals’ health concerns arising from exposure to scented products, We ask for everyone's cooperation in our efforts to accommodate health concerns.

All Halton Healthcare staff, professional staff and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation.