Patient Access Clerk I

Ross Memorial Hospital Corporation; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Memorial Hospital Corporation in Lindsay, Ontario is seeking a Permanent Full-time Patient Access Clerk I to support the Admitting department. The role covers registration, data entry, and coordination of patient information with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Start date: as posted. The position requires Grade 12, clerical experience, medical terminology knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and patient information systems. Various shifts are available under CUPE terms.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Recent clerical/administrative experience within the last year is essential.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology - testing required.
• Keyboarding skills and minimum speed of 35 w.p.m. with high degree of accuracy - testing required.
• Demonstrated excellence customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, a data base program and demonstrated experience in computer applications.
• Ability to deal effectively and co-operatively with all levels of staff, patients, physicians and the public.
• Demonstrated high level of communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated professional manner.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Access Clerks provide patient information services accurately and promptly to support care delivery.
• Assist health care practitioners by providing timely patient data and registration details.
• Support the Admitting Department operations and coordination for patient flow.
• Flexibility to work shifts and adhere to CUPE Collective Agreement requirements.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Medical terminology

Customer service

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Detail accuracy

Stress management

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

EPIC Cadence

EPIC Prelude

Patient Information System

Job description

Job Number

J0826-0793

Job Title

Patient Access Clerk I

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Union

CUPE

City, Province, Country

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department

Admitting

Open Positions

1

Date Posted

October 28, 2026

Closing Date

November 3, 2026

Salary

$26.281 - $27.575/Hour

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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Department/Unit/Program Description

The Patient Access Clerks are responsible for performing a variety of related patient information services in an accurate and timely fashion, under minimal supervision, to assist health care practitioners in the delivery of quality patient care at Ross Memorial Hospital.

Position Summary

The Admitting Department is currently seeking a Permanent Full-time Patient Access Clerk I to join their team.

Start date: September 07, 2026

Essential Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent


• Previous clerical/administrative experience within the last year is essential


• Knowledge of Medical Terminology - testing required


• Keyboarding skills and minimum speed of 35 w.p.m. with high degree of accuracy - testing required


• Demonstrated excellence customer service skills


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, a data base program and demonstrated experience in computer applications


• Ability to deal effectively and co-operatively with all levels of staff, patients, physicians and the public


• Demonstrated high level of communication, organizational and time management skills


• Demonstrated professional manner


• Ability to work in a stressful environment


• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail


• Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job as per the current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital or medical office setting


• Trained in EPIC Cadence and Prelude preferred - training can be provided, but must pass required testing


• Working knowledge of current Hospital Patient Information System


• Previous registration or booking experience

Hours of Work

Must be available to work a variety of shifts (days, evenings, nights), including weekends and stats scheduled within the parameters of the CUPE Collective Agreement. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.