Admitting Clerk

Summary of responsibilities

Clerical duties including registering Emergency, Admitting and Radiology patients; preparation of pre-op blood work and forms; booking appointments for Pre-op clinic; relieving Switchboard. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements of the job

• Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma

• Medical Terminology (tested with a pass mark of 75% or greater)

• Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of office equipment including computer, fax, and photocopier

• Typing speed of 35 w.p.m.

• Knowledge of Word, Windows and spreadsheet programs

• Organizational abilities with initiative and the ability to work unsupervised

• Good interpersonal skills and strong team orientation

• Good communication and customer service/public relation skills

• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance

• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety

• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French – and testing completed)

Asset:

• Previous experience in hospital clerical work