Clerk Iii

Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties will include but not be limited to: receiving/interviewing patients; pre-admission, pre-screening, admission, discharge & transfer functions relative to inpatients; day surgery/outpatient/ED registrations; maintaining up-to-date bed status records; liaison with patient care resource co-ordinator and nurse manager relative to bed utilization; health card validation; ensuring required signatures are obtained on necessary documents; handling sensitive patient/relative situations; general clerical duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Office Administration Diploma or equivalent required; knowledge gained through past experience.
• Qualified applicants must possess word processing computer experience in a hospital information system.
• Previous experience using at least two of the following Meditech Modules (Admissions, Community-Wide Scheduling, Emergency Department Management and Order Entry) is mandatory.
• Admitting/Registration experience preferred.
• Demonstrated accurate typing skills with typing speed of at least 40 w.p.m. is required (testing will be conducted).
• Medical terminology and accurate spelling is required.
• You must be able to work independently in a busy environment with good public relations skills while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks is essential.
• Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality and performance required.