Part-Time Oncology Scheduling & Unit Clerk

Kingston Health Sciences Centre; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingston Health Sciences Centre in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Scheduling/Unit Clerk (PT-Oncology Clerical) to provide reception duties, manage patient appointments, and support the Care Team in a 6-month temporary role.

You will enter orders, coordinate patient flow, and liaise with clinicians to ensure smooth clinic operations. The position requires a diploma in Medical Office Administration and 6 months of healthcare secretarial experience, with strong typing and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 2-year Community College diploma in Medical Office Administration or equivalent.
• 6 months medical secretarial or unit clerk experience in a healthcare setting within the last 2 years.
• 55 wpm typing (will be tested).
• Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology (will be tested).
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments for clinic visits and notify patients of changes.
• Respond to telephone inquiries and redirect accordingly.
• Enter patient care orders, clinic appointments and registration data electronically.
• Coordinate transportation of patients, specimens, and materials for patient care.
• Communicate laboratory results and refer inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Transcribe physician orders and prepare reports and requisitions.
• Arrange admissions and follow up on test results; monitor patient flow data.
• Organize the unit workstation for efficiency; perform related duties.

Skills

Typing 55 wpm

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

Diploma in Medical Office Administration

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet Explorer

Job description

Kingston Health Sciences Centre in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Scheduling/Unit Clerk (PT-Oncology Clerical) to provide reception duties, manage patient appointments, and support the Care Team in a 6-month temporary role.

You will enter orders, coordinate patient flow, and liaise with clinicians to ensure smooth clinic operations. The position requires a diploma in Medical Office Administration and 6 months of healthcare secretarial experience, with strong typing and MS Office skills.