Ward Clerk – NF 50-26

Slmhc; Sioux Lookout; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SLMH C in Sioux Lookout, Ontario is seeking a Ward Clerk to support nursing units with efficient information flow. You will update and organize patient information and ensure charts and records are current.

The role requires a Grade 12 or GED, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information discreetly. Rotations are twelve hours and duties include reception, paging, and Meditech data entry.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Medical terminology knowledge is an asset.
• Ability to comprehend written and spoken directions and act promptly.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Professional and discreet handling of confidential information.
• Aligned with SLMHC values: compassion, respect, quality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to clinical leads.
• Answer telephone, relay messages, and respond to inquiries from staff, patients and outside organizations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Prepare and manage patients’ charts, and keep accurate records.
• Photocopying, faxing and filing as required.
• Handling and delivery of mail as required.
• Rotations assigned are twelve (12) hours.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to infection control policies and attend training when necessary.
• Meditech data entry.

Job description

Job Summary

The Ward Clerk performs a range of clerical duties to update and organize information on the nursing units. The Ward Clerk is responsible for efficient information flow and availability of information.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or GED required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Office skills and knowledge required
• Medical terminology and/or previous experience an asset
• Ability to comprehend written and spoken direction and act on such in a logical and timely manner
• Ability to greet and assist patients, families and visitors in a professional and courteous manner
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must be reliable and conscientious
• Professional and discreet in handling confidential information
• Aligned with SLMHC values; compassion, respect, quality and teamwork

Job Duties

• Acts as a resource to clinical leads
• Answer telephone, relay messages and responds to inquires from staff, patients and outside organizations
• Maintain confidentiality
• Prepare and manage patients’ charts, while maintaining accurate and up to date records
• Photocopying, faxing, and filing as required
• Handling and delivery of mail as required
• Rotations assigned are twelve (12) hours
• Other duties as assigned
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures, and attend training when necessary
• Meditech data entry