Accommodations Clerk – Patient Registration – Part Time

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; In loco; CAD 30.000 - 39.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Sault Area Hospital is seeking an Accommodations Clerk - Patient Registration to support bed management and patient placement on a part-time basis. You will coordinate patient flow, liaise with staff, register Emergency patients in Meditech, and maintain accurate bed census in real time.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma in Office Administration or equivalent, 3 years of healthcare experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a commitment to excellent customer service in a fast-paced

Competenze

• Diploma in Office Administration or equivalent education/experience.
• 3 years' work experience in a health care environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and data entry.

Mansioni

• Coordinates patient flow and bed placement in line with bed management policies.
• Liaises with hospital staff for admission and transfer of patients.
• Registers Emergency patients in Meditech and updates information as needed.
• Maintains real-time bed census and accurate data entry.
• Prepares documentation and coordinates office workflows and supplies.
• Assists in admitting department operations and customer service.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Office

Typing speed

Clerical skills

Office equipment

Stress tolerance

Problem solving

Prioritization

Teamwork

Customer service

Values alignment

Formazione

Diploma in Office Administration or equivalent education/experience preferably in a healthcare environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Accommodations Clerk - Patient Registration - Part Time

• Accommodations Clerk - Patient Registration - Part Time

Duties:

• Coordinates system patient flow and bed placement activities in compliance with bed management policies/procedures.
• Liaises with hospital staff for admission and transfer of patients.
• Performs bed flow functions and patient placement processes, including operating and managing the electronic bedboard and maintains integrity with real time data entry of all pertinent patient information.
• Controls and monitor bed assignments with the placement of patients in the appropriate service and accommodation at the time of admission.
• Closely monitors bed census and inpatient unit activity to ensure bed flow optimization and timely access to reduce bed turnaround times. Maintain an accurate bed census at all times and assign beds according to availability, medical need, insurance coverage and accommodation request.
• Identifies available beds in accordance with established unit specific admission criteria.
• Monitors ER wait times and coordinates timely placement of patients.
• Completes and maintains on-line Criticall statistical information to ensure external partners have communication and an accurate regional bed picture.
• Register all patients presenting to Emergency in Meditech. Validate all patient information and update changes as necessary.
• Identify patients flagged for infection control through the registration process. Place a red dot on the patient chart once printed.
• Ensures completion of preferred accommodation information at time of registration and obtains signatures on the room request and insurance form
• Issues hospital labels and prepares all documentation required by the applicable departments.
• Coordinates and maintains effective office procedures and efficient work flows; including updating statistical data as required, filing , updating of all clinic paper work as required, data entry, billing functions, reporting, reception and customer service, document distribution and ordering and monitoring of supplies.
• Assisting in the efficient and effective operation of the admitting department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Office Administration or equivalent education/experience preferably in a healthcare environment.

Experience:

• 3 years' work related experience in a health care environment.

Skills & Ability:

• Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment including experience in the development of spreadsheets, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Visio.
• Keyboard proficiency (40-45 wpm) and accurate computer data entry skills.
• Proficiency and accuracy in clerical tasks including data entry, keyboarding, filing systems, documentation etc.
• Proficiency in using telephone systems, data projectors, laptop computers, video and phone conference equipment.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high pressure fast paced environment.
• Able to demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Able to prioritize workload and function independently in a busy environment.
• Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes, interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
• Able to demonstrate excellent customer service and service recovery skills.
• Able to demonstrate behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, ICCARE Values and Standards of Performance.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted.All requests are handled confidentially.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.