Operating Room Scheduler & Clerical Specialist

Slmhc; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Slmhc in Ontario is seeking a clerical assistant to support the Operating Room team. You will facilitate communication between patients, families and the healthcare team, and provide clerical support for OR activities.

Responsibilities include scheduling patient encounters, preparing charts in Meditech, data entry, inventory, and ensuring tidy work areas. The role requires Grade 12 or GED and secretarial training, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or GED required
• Certificate/Diploma in secretarial/business administration studies or a combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years prior related clerical experience in an office setting and/or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience required
• Computer proficiency required e.g.: MS Office 2010, proficient keyboarding and word processing skills
• Meditech experience preferred
• Knowledge of Novari and ATC an asset
• Working knowledge of stat development and recording required
• Medical terminology and/or previous experience an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills
• Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support for all activities of the Operating Room Department
• Schedule all patient encounters within the unit
• Acts as a resource to the clinical leads
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Serves as the control point for information sharing with stakeholders
• Responsible for the quality assurance and data collection
• Provide Meditech site clerical support including preparing charts, inputting data to Meditech, filing reports
• Inventory supplies, submit requisition for orders and restock as required
• Ensure tidiness of work area, supply rooms and clinical areas
• Work independently and within a team environment
• This position involves extended sitting and fine motor control, as per job demands analysis

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Listening skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Secretarial/Business Administration diploma

Experience considered in lieu

Tools

MS Office 2010

Meditech

Novari

ATC

Job description

Slmhc in Ontario is seeking a clerical assistant to support the Operating Room team. You will facilitate communication between patients, families and the healthcare team, and provide clerical support for OR activities.

Responsibilities include scheduling patient encounters, preparing charts in Meditech, data entry, inventory, and ensuring tidy work areas. The role requires Grade 12 or GED and secretarial training, with strong communication and organizational skills.