Ward Clerk {CUPE MH-26-483}

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a Medical Office Assistant in a clinical setting to support order entry and clerical tasks. The role requires MOSA training and a Medical Terminology Certificate, with strong typing, data entry, and Meditech experience.

You will work in the Birch / Maple Lodge department, performing transcription, documentation, and coordination with the health team to ensure patient-centered care. A commitment to accuracy and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Community College in the Medical Office Administration Program or equivalent required.
• Medical Terminology Certificate required.
• Keyboarding skills (60 wpm/95% accuracy) and Data Entry (6200 kph/95% accuracy) required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Meditech - Order Entry required.
• Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel preferred.
• Clerical experience in a clinical setting required.
• Knowledge of collective agreements, payroll time sheet experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe Physician's orders accurately.
• Maintain strong organizational systems and record-keeping.
• Provide excellent verbal and written communication with patients and staff.
• Collaborate with health team to ensure patient-focused care and positive customer relations.
• Work with minimal supervision and maintain reliable attendance.
• Adhere to safety policies and ensure personal and team safety.
• Demonstrate commitment to accessibility and respectful service.

Skills

Transcribe orders

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient-focused care

Independent work

Safety awareness

Attendance

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Medical Office Administration

Medical Terminology Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Initial competition is now closed.

We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Community College in the Medical Office Administration Program or equivalent required
• Medical Terminology Certificate required
• Keyboarding skills (60 wpm/95% accuracy) and Data Entry (6200 kph/95% accuracy) required
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Meditech - Order Entry required
• Experience with Microsoft word/excel preferred
• Clerical experience in a clinical setting required
• Knowledge of collective agreements, payroll time sheet experience an asset

Department: Birch / Maple Lodge

Initial competition is now closed.

We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Community College in the Medical Office Administration Program or equivalent required
• Medical Terminology Certificate required
• Keyboarding skills (60 wpm/95% accuracy) and Data Entry (6200 kph/95% accuracy) required
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Meditech - Order Entry required
• Experience with Microsoft word/excel preferred
• Clerical experience in a clinical setting required
• Knowledge of collective agreements, payroll time sheet experience an asset

Certification/Experience/Knowledge

• Graduate of a Community College in the Medical Office Administration Program or equivalent required
• Medical Terminology Certificate required
• Keyboarding skills (60 wpm/95% accuracy) and Data Entry (6200 kph/95% accuracy) required
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Meditech - Order Entry required
• Experience with Microsoft word/excel preferred
• Clerical experience in a clinical setting required
• Knowledge of collective agreements, payroll time sheet experience an asset

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to transcribe Physician's orders required
• Strong organizational skills required
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health team required
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide variety of clients and families to ensure patient focused care and positive customer relations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Good attendance and work record required
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER