Ward Clerk - Casual (Emergency)

Headwaters Health Care Centre; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Headwaters Health Care Centre is hiring a Ward Clerk to support the Emergency Department with essential clerical and administrative duties, ensuring smooth unit operation.

The ideal candidate holds a Ward Clerk certificate, understands medical terminology, and demonstrates strong computer skills (Microsoft Office). They must multitask under pressure and communicate effectively with physicians and patients.

Qualifications

• Ward Clerk certificate and relevant clerical experience in health care setting required.
• Medical terminology and an understanding of the health care system required.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a high-pressure position required.
• Ability to interact positively with physicians and the public required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask required.
• Experience with Meditech and order entry, experience with EDM preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Experience with management and assisting with transfer of critical patients.
• Appropriate lifting techniques.
• Acceptable performance and attendance records.

Responsibilities

• The Ward Clerk performs clerical and administrative support functions to ensure smooth operation of the assigned unit.
• The successful applicant will perform the duties expected of a Ward Clerk within the Emergency Department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

High-pressure work

Physician interaction

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Meditech

Order entry

EDM

Education

Ward Clerk certificate

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Order entry systems

EDM

Job description

Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.

We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.

We are looking for a Ward Clerk to work with our Emergency Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will perform the duties expected of a Ward Clerk within the Emergency Department.

The Ward Clerk performs clerical and administrative support functions to ensure smooth operation of the assigned unit.

Qualifications:

• Ward Clerk certificate and relevant clerical experience in health care setting required.
• Medical terminology and an understanding of the health care system required.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a high-pressure position required.
• Ability to interact positively with physicians and the public required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask required.
• Experience with Meditech and order entry, experience with EDM preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Experience with management and assisting with transfer of critical patients.
• Appropriate lifting techniques.
• Acceptable performance and attendance records.

Hiring Salary Range: $29.358 - $29.994334

We are currently hiring for an existing vacancy. Why Headwaters? Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community

We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit Headwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters

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

Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors.