Clerk II - Temporary Part-time - Geriatric Assessment Clinic

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Halton Healthcare Services Posting #: 2009-615832

Non-union

Position: Clerk II

Department: Geriatric Assessment Clinic - Rehabilitation & Geriatrics

Status: Temporary Part-time, 0.5 FTE (approximately until March 31, 2011)

Hours: All shifts

Site: Oakville

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. Providing support for an Urgent Care Geriatric Clinic and Fall Prevention Program; receive, log and book referrals; register patients and visits via Meditech; assist with tracking statistics with the program.

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.