Ward Clerk -PT (.45) Paed Outpat Clinic

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Ward Clerk to support patient care and hospital operations. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care in a busy Paediatric setting, with duties spanning admissions, discharge workflows, and data entry.

The position requires Ward Clerk experience, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and proficiency in Meditech and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Previous Ward Clerk experience is essential, preferably in a Paediatric environment.
• Previous experience working in an outpatient or ambulatory care area in addition to knowledge of Paediatric admissions and discharge procedures.
• Knowledge of other aspects of unit to ensure smooth operation of unit e.g. special ordering
• Good interpersonal, organizational, communication and telephone skills
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer experience essential with proficiency in Meditech (OE, CWS modules), Microsoft Office applications, GroupWise, and ORMED ordering application
• Previous experience with gathering and compiling statistics and data entry
• Required to work in the Paediatric Inpatient unit as needed, with Paediatric Outpatient as the home unit

Skills

Ward Clerk experience

Paediatric environment

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Telephone skills

Tools

Meditech OE/CWS

Microsoft Office

GroupWise

ORMED ordering

Job description

ImpactfulWork: Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.

efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.

CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud toparticipate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP),offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strong

pension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof our

overall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. As

your employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission:

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision:

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values:

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Qualifications:

• Previous Ward Clerk experience is essential, preferably in aPaediatric environment
• Previous experience working in an outpatient or ambulatory carearea in addition to knowledge of Paediatric
• admitting and discharge procedures
• Knowledge of other aspects of unit to ensure smooth operation ofunit e.g. special ordering
• Good interpersonal, organizational, communication and telephoneskills
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer experience essential with proficiency in Meditech (OE,CWS modules), MicroSoft Office applications,
• GroupWise, and ORMED ordering application
• Previous experience with gathering and compiling statistics anasset. Data entry required
• Required to work in the Paediatric Inpatient unit as needed,with Paediatric Outpatient as the home unit

Salary Range: $28.208 to 28.879

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated

adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will

have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy(HR‑esa‑12) Level 1 ‑ French

Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre's Oral Proficiency Scale are

required.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.