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Unit Clerk - Emergency Department

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Brant Community Healthcare System

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Brantford

AI generated summary

  • You need a Secondary School Diploma, Medical Office Administration certification, recent medical clerical experience, MS Office proficiency, strong multitasking, communication skills, and flexibility.
  • You will manage clerical duties, ensuring safety and reporting unsafe conditions in the unit to support patient and workplace welfare.

Requirements

  • Educational Requirements
  • Secondary School Diploma
  • Successful completion of Medical Office Administration/Clerk Program
  • Mandatory Qualifications
  • Current (within 2 years) receptionist/clerical experience in a medical setting
  • Experience in maintenance of health records, processing of orders and payroll
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Meditech experience an asset
  • Mandatory Competencies
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Reliable and dependable individual with proven record of excellent attendance and flexibility (able to work all shifts)
  • Proven ability to multitask and organize workload in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
  • Knowledge of chart assembling, ordering and dismantling
  • Excellent interpersonal, and time management skills
  • Demonstrated exemplary communication skills with all levels of personnel, patients and families

Responsibilities

  • - You will be responsible for the day-to-day clerical duties of the unit.
  • - Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Unit Clerk in the Emergency Department?

The primary responsibilities include day-to-day clerical duties of the unit, maintenance of health records, processing of orders, and payroll management.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

A Secondary School Diploma and successful completion of a Medical Office Administration/Clerk Program are required.

Is previous medical experience necessary for this role?

Yes, current (within 2 years) receptionist/clerical experience in a medical setting is mandatory.

What skills are essential for the Unit Clerk position?

Strong critical thinking skills, multitasking abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook are essential.

Is experience with Meditech required?

Experience with Meditech is considered an asset, but not a mandatory requirement.

What type of employment opportunities are available at BCHS?

BCHS offers casual, part-time, and full-time positions, with full-time nurses working a 4 on 5 off schedule.

Does BCHS provide support for employee wellness?

Yes, BCHS has an Employee Assistance Program that is free and confidential for all employees and their family members.

Can individuals with disabilities apply for this position?

Yes, BCHS is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, providing accommodations upon request.

What benefits are offered for employees?

Benefits include tuition reimbursement, a HOOPP Pension Plan, predictable work locations, and discounted onsite parking, among others.

Are there opportunities for ongoing training and education?

Yes, BCHS has a Centralized Education Fund that supports tuition reimbursement and ongoing training for employees.

Brant Community Healthcare System

Exceptional Care - Exceptional People.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) in Brantford and Paris Ontario, is a leading community health care organization with a total of 262 beds and more than 2,300 staff, physicians and volunteers providing support, programs and services to over 120,000 residents in our community. In 1999, The Willett Hospital in Paris and the Brantford General Hospital became the first two partners in the BCHS. The Brantford General Hospital is a regional acute health centre and the Willett site provides urgent care and ambulatory services for those in need. The BCHS has been awarded the 'Gold' Quality Healthcare Workplace award by the Ontario Hospital Association and Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for two years in a row and are an affiliated teaching site of the McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. We are also the regional centre for Paediatrics, Mental Health, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, CT Scanning, Critical Care, Surgical Services, Ambulatory Care and Emergency Medicine and the site of the Brant Community Cancer Clinic and the S.C. Johnson Dialysis Clinic for patients throughout Brant County and Haldimand-Norfolk.