Unit Clerk, Endoscopy

Sinai Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Toronto is seeking a Temporary Part-Time position in the Endoscopy unit. The role involves clerical support for patients and staff, data entry in Cerner, and maintaining patient charts. Candidates should have a diploma in Medical Secretary/Office Administration and experience in patient payment processing. The position requires proficiency in patient care systems and Microsoft Office. If you're looking to advance your career in healthcare administration, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a diploma or degree from an accredited educational institution.
• 1 year of experience in processing various forms of payment.
• 1 year of experience in an acute care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and screen pertinent unit information to all patients and families.
• Perform data entry of patient information accurately in Cerner Module.
• Support unit security and respond to emergency codes.

Skills

Proficiency with Patient Care Systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Outlook

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Medical Secretary/Office Administration

Tools

Cerner

Job description

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Job Type: Temporary Part Time

Employee Group: CUPE

Location: Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Hours (subject to change): Must be available to work shifts between Monday to Saturdays. Dayshift 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, or 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Salary Scale: CAD $28.49 - $30.94 (2025 CUPE UC3A)

This is a Temporary contract position for up to Twelve (12) months

About the Endoscopy team

The Endoscopy unit at Mount Sinai Hospital is at the forefront of gastrointestinal and respiratory care, performing over 9,000 endoscopic procedures each year in our state‑of‑the‑art unit. Our skilled team conducts a diverse array of procedures to screen, diagnose and monitor gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions including but not limited to colonoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, capsule endoscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Our unit is dedicated to utilizing the latest in medical technology to enhance patient outcomes and advance the field of endoscopy.

In this role you will

• Receive, greet, screen and provide pertinent unit information to all patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Perform clerical tasks and procedures required to prepare for patient admission, discharge and transfer.
• Interview, admit and register patients according to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Support unit security (e.g. initialize security bands, etc.) and respond to emergency codes.
• Perform data entry of patient information accurately and efficiently in Cerner Module, including required financial information (e.g. Health Care Card, insurance, credit card, etc.).
• Process patient appointments, physicians' orders and diagnostic orders.
• Maintain patient charts, including the collection and input of unit specific statistics.
• Support the collection, maintenance, distribution and communication of critical unit data e.g. lab results, census, critical, responder, recall, etc.
• Provide administrative support services to the unit e.g. posting notices, circulating minutes/memos, word processing, data entry, photocopying, printing documents for distribution, reception, answering, logging and transferring telephone calls, paging, patient care communication, ordering of supplies, maintain equipment, etc.
• Participate in professional development activities e.g. training sessions, quality improvement initiatives, policy manual reviews, etc.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Successful completion of a diploma or degree from an accredited educational institution with preference given to those who have graduated from a Medical Secretary/Office Administration program.
• 1 year of experience in processing various forms of payment.

Preferred

• 1 year of experience in an acute care environment.
• Proficient in Cerner.

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency with Patient Care Systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Skilled at setting priorities and handling multiple tasks simultaneously; demonstrated flexibility and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, patients and their families.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player on the unit, with other departments and external stakeholders.
• Proven organizational and time‑management skills with a demonstrated ability to exercise tact, discretion and good judgment.
• Demonstrated telephone, interpersonal and customer service skills required; compassion and good public relations skills are necessary when dealing with anxious patients and families.
• Proven conflict management, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and read using English in order to effectively perform essential requirements of this position.
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history.

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within health care administration, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Open Date: 12/22/2025

Posting Deadline: 1/5/2026 (Submit by 4:00pm on posting deadline date)

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine‑preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld‑Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld‑Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416‑586‑4800 ext. 7050, or email [e-mail].