Clinic Assistant- Cardiac Cath Lab- Temporary Full Time (2)

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sault Area Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented clerical assistant to support a program with data entry, reporting, reception and customer service. You will contribute to document distribution and scheduling, while maintaining filing systems and supplies.

This role acts as the first point of contact for patients and visitors and supports staff and administration. The position requires a Diploma in Office Administration or Health Office Administration certificate, with proficiency in Meditech,

Qualifications

• Data entry and typing accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize time and prioritize tasks

Responsibilities

• Key in, edit and proof-read correspondence and documents
• Receive and direct inquiries and provide information to clients
• Maintain filing, inventory and databases
• Assist with scheduling and staffing as required
• Register patients according to policy

Job description

Purpose Of Position

Provides clerical support to a Program or work group, provides assistance to the administration and staff, first point of contact for patients and visitors. Daily routines include: data entry, reporting, reception and customer service, document distribution and ordering and monitoring of supplies; some special assignments may occur.

Purpose Of Position

Provides clerical support to a Program or work group, provides assistance to the administration and staff, first point of contact for patients and visitors. Daily routines include: data entry, reporting, reception and customer service, document distribution and ordering and monitoring of supplies; some special assignments may occur.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Key in, edit and proof-read correspondence, reports, statements, invoices, forms and other documents, using word processing software and computers.
• Receive and forward telephone or counter inquiries to the appropriate person and provide general information to clients and the public.
• Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing and filing.
• Maintain and update manual or computerized filing, inventory, mailing and database systems.
• Open, sort and route incoming mail, manually or electronically.
• Send and receive messages using facsimile machines or electronic mail.
• Receive and direct employees, patients and visitors.
• Transcription of orders as required.
• Assess and assist with staffing/scheduling on a daily basis and communicate staffing concerns as required to the Manager.
• Register patients according to policy as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Staffing And Licensing Requirements

• Diploma in Office Administration, Health Office Administration Certificate or equivalent education and/or experience in a health-care-related environment.

Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with use of Meditech applications, Community Wide Scheduling (CWS), Materials Management, Order Entry and EMR.
• Demonstrated knowledge and transcription of physician orders.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (excel, word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills.
• Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment including experience in the development of spreadsheets, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Meditech.
• Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
• Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.

Note:

Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

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

Reason for Job Posting: New Positions