Ward Clerk – Medical/Surgical #427-26

Brightshores Health System; Meaford; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Meaford is seeking a Ward Clerk to support patient care by accurately transcribing and processing physician orders, and by coordinating with the interdisciplinary health care team to ensure timely information flow.

The role is part-time and requires a High School Diploma, Cerner experience, 30 wpm typing, and strong communication. You will work varying shifts and contribute to a safe, efficient ward environment under the OPSEU clerical union.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Ward Clerk experience preferred.
• Experience with Cerner orders entry and payroll systems.
• Typing speed of 30 wpm, strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient care flow with accurate completion of duties.
• Collaborate with the health care team to ensure timely orders processing.
• Maintain patient safety and accurate documentation.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Microsoft Office

Cerner orders entry

Medical terminology knowledge

Payroll entry in Medipay

Interpersonal and communication skills

Adaptability to changing environment

Self-directed with minimal supervision

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Ward Clerk Certificate Program

Tools

Cerner applications

Medipay payroll entry

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

POSITION LOCATION: MEAFORD

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - CLERICAL

STATUS: PART-TIME

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $26.020 - $28.046

Reporting to the Manager, the Ward Clerk facilitates the flow of patient care efficiently and safely through accurate and timely completion of assigned duties. Patient care is provided with an interdisciplinary focus. The Ward Clerk is required to work with all members of the Health Care Team in a collaborative fashion. The Ward Clerk will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication with tact, diplomacy, empathy and courtesy to patients, families and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Computer skills with supervisor order entry in Cerner applications
• Recent ward clerk experience with demonstrated competencies in transcribing, processing and follow-up of patient physician orders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (to be tested)
• Knowledge of medical terminology (to be tested)
• Typing speed of 30 wpm (to be tested)
• Knowledge of payroll entry in Medipay
• Problem solving, decision making and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment
• Availability to work varying hour shifts
• Self-directed worker with minimal supervision
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Preferred

• Ward Clerk Certificate Program