Unit Clerk

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Ontario seeks a Temporary Full-time Receptionist for the OT Birthing Suite. Responsibilities include patient registration, appointment scheduling, and clerical duties. Candidates must have relevant experience and strong communication skills. This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent relevant clerical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Registering patients and answering telephone inquiries.
• Data entry on computer system and scheduling appointments.
• Portering patients in wheelchairs and on stretchers as required.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Data Entry

Education

Medical Office Administration diploma

Medical terminology certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Patient related databases

Job description

• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon - Sun - All Shifts, weekends and holidays
• Employment Status: Temporary Full-time
• Department: OT Birthing Suite
• Length of temporary contract: Approx. 18 months

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Duties will include a variety of reception and clerical functions including registering patients; answering telephone; completing requisitions; transcribing doctors' orders; scheduling appointments; ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies; preparing stretchers; filing; data entry on computer system; staff scheduling. Portering patients in wheelchairs and on stretchers as required. Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Medical Office Administration diploma from a recognized college or a minimum of 1 year recent relevant clerical experience in a healthcare setting required
• Medical terminology certificate required
• A minimum of 30 wpm typing speed required
• Must have fast and accurate computer data entry skills
• Must have familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience using patient related databases
• Must be able to prioritize workload and function independently in a busy environment
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to diplomatically respond to inquiries from staff, volunteers, patients, family members and members of the general public
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
• Must be physically able to perform the job: prolonged periods of time sitting; standing; walking; and pushing and pulling variety of wheeled equipment
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required
• Previous Emergency experience required

Additional Information

Hours:Monday to Sunday; all shifts, 0730-1530, 0730-1930, 1930-0730,(subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary:$29.38 to $29.98 per hour

Date Posted:May 13, 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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