Office Assistant – Outpatient Mental Health – Temporary Full Time

Sault Area Hospital; Canada; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sault Area Hospital is seeking an Office Assistant for the Outpatient Mental Health portfolio on a temporary full-time basis. You will provide clerical support, manage client and group scheduling and registration, and assist with data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining health records, ordering supplies, handling phone and intake services, and supporting financial tracking in a fast-paced hospital setting. Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in health office administration or equivalent experience.
• Experience with EMR systems and hospital software is preferred.
• Strong data entry, reporting and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule in person and virtual appointments for clients and groups.
• Order and restock supplies as needed.
• Maintain both paper and electronic health records.
• Provide intake services for clients over the phone or in person.
• Submit monthly and quarterly data collection for reporting.
• Manage invoices and assist with financial tracking.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records

Phone and message handling

Scheduling

Education

Certificate in Health Office Administration or Diploma in Office Administration

Job description

Office Assistant - Outpatient Mental Health - Temporary Full Time

• Office Assistant - Outpatient Mental Health - Temporary Full Time

Purpose:

To provide clerical support to the Out Patient Mental Health portfolio. This includes client and group scheduling and registration, statistical and financial tracking. The Office Assistant plays a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations by keeping accurate records, ensuring timely completion of tasks, and contributing to overall productivity. Daily routines include but are not limited to; data entry, creating and submitting reports, ensuring adequate inventory levels, ordering new supplies through the material requisition system including restocking supplies, assisting clients with appointments, and being able to provide initial support via Mental Health First Aid to those experiencing a mental health crisis. You will work with Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health professionals, the MH&A leadership team and other hospital supportive staff.

Duties:

• To provide clerical support to clients and staff of the Mental Health portfolio
• Schedule in person and virtual appointments, for clients and group programs
• Order and restock supplies as needed
• Facilitate phone calls and return messages in a prompt manner
• Fax and copy information as required, including medication prescriptions and medication lists
• File and retain both paper and electronic health records.
• Create documents and spreadsheets as needed
• Prepare, organize and maintain both paper and electronic filing systems.
• Provide intake services for clients over the phone or in person
• Complete monthly and quarterly data collection for reporting and program funding
• Maintain client reservation and waitlists
• Submit work orders as needed for general maintenance, IT issues, and Health and Safety concerns
• Create letters and mail to clients and or other care partners
• Contact the Ministry of Health to update client's OHIP Health Cards in the system
• Collect, track, and mail invoices as required
• In some programs you may be responsible for tracking and recording transactions, keeping up-to date records, and performing accuracy checks on financial data
• Create, distribute, and input Ontario Perception of Care Surveys for clients
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Certificate in Health Office Administration or Diploma in Office Administration or equivalent education and/or experience

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience working in health care environment in an administrative capacity

Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to navigate phone calls, messages, or in person crisis situations that can be unsettling regarding mental health and addictions, as well as calling to do wellness checks on Clients
• Knowledge of or experience using Electronic Medical Records systems
• Knowledge of hospital software applications such as Meditech, Meditech-AMB, Patient Care Systems, Community Wide Scheduling, Order Entry, Agility, Sysco, Catalyst and CRMS
• Ability to meet deadlines as expected
• In depth knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office applications including formulas
• Ability to use fax and photocopy machines
• Proficiency in using telephone systems, computers, tablets, video and phone conference equipment
• Proficiency in data entry, keyboarding, and filing systems
• Demonstrated ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position
• Willingness to work in all programs under the Out Patient Mental Health and Addictions portfolio
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working and client relationships with the ability to meet and interact in a pleasant and professional manner
• Knowledge of Medical, and Mental Health and addiction terminology
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to adapt to working in a high paced environment where the work is constantly changing
• Knowledge of Ministry related statistical reporting
• Ability to provide confidentiality and secure Client information according to the Personal Health information Protection Act (PHIPA)
• Demonstrated behavior consistent with the Sault Area Hospital Values and mission statement 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.

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

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.