Clerk II

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Halton Healthcare Services Posting #: 690290

Non-union

Position: Clerk II

Department: Business Development - Work-Fit

Status: Temporary Casual (as needed for approximately 1 year contract)

**HHS employees may not hold 2 positions.  If you are an HHS employee and apply to this posting, it will be assumed that you would be willing to resign from your current position if you were the successful applicant.

Hours: Monday to Friday - Shifts can range from 1300 to 1900, 1300 to 1700  and Saturdays as needed including vacation coverage. (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs) 

Site:  Oakville Hospital

Responsibilities:

Front office clerical functions such as patient reception and registration, appointment bookings, processing of payments, 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 preferred
  • 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 preferred, 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 and problem resolution skills
  • Inside or outside sales an asset
  • 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.
  • Satisfactory employment and attendance record required 

Salary: SK05 $17.92 to $22.39 per hour

Date posted: February 7, 2013

Internal applications due by:  February 14, 2013

Please submit your application online via the HHS website directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.