Clerk Typist

Unit Summary

Juravinski Cancer Centre Clinics (JCC Clinics) provides services to facilitate the consultation and planning of specialized care, treatment and follow up of patients with cancer. JCC Clinics supports outpatient care within six large clinics, across all disease sites and treatment modalities, serving around 400 patients daily. The unit includes our Primary Nurses, our Clinic Clerks, Lobby and Laboratory Reception Clerks, our Clinic Health Care Aides, our New Patient Referral Clerks and our Patient Registration Clerks.

There is also interaction with physicians, allied health professionals, Customer Support Services and with other Juravinski Hospital staff through treatment and laboratory services.

As a member of the healthcare team, the Clerk Typist 4 provides support to the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC) patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. Reporting to the JCC Manager Flow and Operations, the Clerk responsibilities include but are not limited to: patient reception, registration, scheduling, order entry, statistical data, telephone communications, supply and document management, filing, coordination of the patient chart by requesting medical reports, slides and films.

Functions according to the job description for the JCC Clerk Typist 4.

Monday to Friday; days

1. Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
2. Minimum 2 years clerical experience in a healthcare related setting.
3. Successful completion of Medical Terminology 1 & 2 (proof required).
4. Knowledge and skill with office procedures and equipment such as fax, photocopier, label printer, multiple phone lines, and computer.
5. Demonstrate computer proficiency and experience in MOSAIQ, Clinical Connect, MS Office and Tele Tracking. EPIC Hospital Information System experience preferred.
6. Keyboarding of at least 45 wpm (subject to testing).
7. Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks and problem solve in a fast paced environment.
9. Ability to effectively liaise with patients, families, and the interprofessional healthcare team.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources Operations at , Ext.

46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset