Registration Clerk

Njoyn; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluewater Health in Sarnia, Ontario, is seeking a focused administrative professional to support emergency department operations. You will handle patient registration, scheduling coordination, and quality initiatives in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a Grade 12 or higher, a college diploma preferred, and knowledge of medical terminology. Proficiency in French is a plus, with an emphasis on accurate data entry and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent. College diploma in Medical/Office Administration preferred.
• Basic MS Office skills and accurate keyboarding required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology required.
• Experience with Oracle, Meditech order entry and patient registration preferred.
• Recent Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Experience with Staff Scheduling module and Collective Agreements preferred.
• French proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes registration, reception and clerical tasks for the department.
• Coordinates staffing functions as directed.
• Participates in unit/department and Hospital Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Completes continuing education requirements as necessary.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Keyboarding

Medical Terminology

Emergency Department experience

French proficiency

Education

Grade 12

College Diploma in Medical or Office Administration

Tools

Oracle

Meditech

Staff Scheduling module

Job description

Start $28.92 1 Year $29.82 2 Years $30.76

At Bluewater Health, we are committed to fostering a Culture of Kindness and promoting health through partnership. With locations in Sarnia and Petrolia, we are proud to serve approximately 131,000 residents of Sarnia-Lambton. Our dedicated team, consisting of nearly 2,500 staff members, professional staff, and volunteers, works tirelessly to provide specialized acute, complex continuing care, allied health, and ambulatory care services.

We believe in fostering a workplace culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDII) is integral to our identity and guides our actions every day.

Our purpose statement, "Health through partnership, Caring with kindness," is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating each other, our patients and families, and our community with compassion and respect. Our corporate health human resources campaign, Building Blue, emphasizes our commitment to growth, innovation, and creating a supportive work environment where every team member can thrive.

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate “I care and I respect you,” providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduate or equivalent required
• College Diploma in Medical or Office Administration preferred

Skill, Ability and Experience

• Beginner level proficiency using the MS Office Suite of products required
• Accurate Computer keyboarding skills required
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology required
• Experience with Oracle, Meditech order entry and patient registration preferred
• Recent experience in the Emergency Department preferred
• Experience working with Staff Scheduling module and Collective Agreements preferred
• French Proficiency preferred

• Completes registration, reception and clerical tasks applicable to the needs of the department
• Coordinates staffing functions as directed
• Participates in unit/department and Hospital Quality Improvement initiatives
• Completes continuing education requirements as necessary
• Other related duties as assigned

Selection will be made on the basis of ability, experience and qualifications as per Article 11.04 of the SEIU Collective Agreement

This job posting is the result of an existing vacancy and was not posted using AI. Bluewater Health is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone] extension 8391 or [e-mail] and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs.

We thank you in advance for your interest in Bluewater Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Bluewater Health policy, offers of employment to prospective employees are conditional upon the successful completion and disclosure of a Police Records/Vulnerable Sector Check.

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