Ward Clerk OR Booking

St. Joseph's General Hospital; Elliot Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Elliot Lake is seeking a dedicated Clerk to ensure smooth administrative operations. The ideal candidate will have a Medical Office Administrations Diploma or equivalent, alongside excellent organizational and communication skills. This is a full-time role on a fixed-term contract for 6 months, with the opportunity to play a crucial part in supporting patient flow and liaising with various healthcare providers. Join a caring team where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Medical Office Administrations Diploma/Certificate or equivalent education and experience.
• Extensive computer competency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, time management and record‑keeping skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to liaise with physicians and healthcare providers.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth administrative operations within the healthcare facility.
• Manage telephone inquiries and relay calls appropriately.
• Update and maintain master schedules and staffing grids.

Skills

Bilingual

Microsoft Office applications

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Record-keeping skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Medical Office Administrations Diploma/Certificate

Tools

Meditech software application

Job description

Company Overview

St. Joseph’s General Hospital has been a cornerstone of healthcare in the community since 1958, offering a range of services including acute care, long‑term care, and drug and alcohol treatment. Our commitment to integrity, respect, compassion, and social responsibility drives us to meet the evolving needs of our residents.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Clerk to join our team at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake, ON. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth administrative operations within our healthcare facility.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Office Administrations Diploma/Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge

• Support SJGHEL’s Mission, Vision & Values of Compassion, Humility & Harmony, Respect, Integrity, Social Responsibility, and The Sacredness of Life.
• Extensive computer competency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, time management and record‑keeping skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to effectively liaise with physicians, health‑care providers, and staff at SJGHEL to ensure optimal patient flow.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage telephone inquiries and relay calls and messages as appropriate.
• Ability to update and maintain master schedules, staffing grids, fill needs, manage, and process requests for time off in accordance with collective bargaining agreements (CBA).
• Demonstrated ability and flexibility to work independently with minimal supervision.

Assets

• Bilingual
• Completion of Medical Terminology Course
• Experience in Meditech software application(s)

Benefits

• General: Employee Assistance Program

Call‑To‑Action

If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and want to be part of a caring team, we invite you to apply today! Join us at St. Joseph’s General Hospital where your contributions truly matter.

Job Types

Full‑time, Fixed term contract

Contract Length

6 months