Halton Healthcare Services Posting #: 2009-615400
Non-union
Position: Clerk II
Department: Physiotherapy
Status: Casual (to cover sick and vacation relief)
Hours: All shifts
Site: Oakville (with required relief in Milton)
Responsibilities:
Front office clerical functions such as patient reception and registration, appointment booking, filing, communication with physicians, staff, patients, and visitors as well as telephone enquiries. Other general office duties.
Qualifications:
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.
- 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
Salary: $17.14 to $21.41 per hour
Date posted: November 5, 2009
Internal applications due by: November 12, 2009
Please submit your application online via the HHS website directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.
