Admitting Clerk (3 Month Term) – ADMIT 04/25

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sioux Lookout is seeking an Admitting Clerk to deliver excellent client care. The chosen candidate will provide switchboard services, register patients, and maintain confidential information while handling a variety of clerical duties. Qualifications include a completed Grade 12 or equivalent, proficiency in MS Office, and strong interpersonal skills. This role requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends. Salary ranges from $24.85 to $26.88 based on the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or GED equivalent required.
• Preference for one year of college program or equivalent.
• Must have strong communications and reception skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide switchboard and reception services.
• Register patients and collect accurate information.
• Maintain patient activity registers.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public interaction

Education

Completed Grade 12 or GED equivalent

Business or Secretary College Program

Medical Terminology course

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Job description

Job Summary:

The Admitting Clerk works collaboratively will all members of the Admitting department and the interdisciplinary team to provide excellent client care.

Qualifications:

• Completed Grade 12 or GED equivalent.
• Business or Secretary College Program or equivalent – minimum one year preferred.
• Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.
• Previous related experience an asset.
• Proficient keyboarding and word processing skills.
• Working knowledge of database and MS Office.
• Must be self‑motivated as well as possess excellent communications, switchboard reception, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public.

Job Duties:

• Provide switchboard and public reception services to patients, visitors and staff.
• Registration of patients and gathering of accurate appropriate information.
• Maintain patient activity registers as required by legislation and hospital requirements.
• Demonstrate proper regard for confidential / privacy issues.
• Receive, record and operate petty cash fund.li>
• Perform clerical, typing and other duties as assigned.
• Flexibility in performing job duties.
• Shifts may include evening, night, and weekends.
• Must be available to work all assigned shifts.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.

Salary:

$24.85 - $26.88 in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement

Closing Date:

When Filled

Competition Number:

ADMT 04/25 Please quote on your application.

Visit our website: www.slmhc.on.ca for more information.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, we thank all others for their interest. An acceptable criminal reference check and immunization records will be required from the successful candidate.

SLMHC celebrates, supports and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by offering equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. SLMHC is an equal opportunity employer and a scent‑free facility.