Ward Clerk – NF

Position: Ward Clerk – NF 50-26
Job Summary
The Ward Clerk performs a range of clerical duties to update and organize information on the nursing units. The Ward Clerk is responsible for efficient information flow and availability of information.

Qualifications

Minimum Grade 12 or GED required

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Office skills and knowledge required

Medical terminology and/or previous experience an asset

Ability to comprehend written and spoken direction and act on such in a logical and timely manner

Ability to greet and assist patients, families and visitors in a professional and courteous manner

Must have excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Must be reliable and conscientious

Professional and discreet in handling confidential information

Aligned with SLMHC values; compassion, respect, quality and teamwork

Job Duties

Acts as a resource to clinical leads

Answer telephone, relay messages and responds to inquires from staff, patients and outside organizations

Maintain confidentiality

Prepare and manage patients’ charts, while maintaining accurate and up to date records

Photocopying, faxing, and filing as required

Handling and delivery of mail as required

Rotations assigned are twelve (12) hours

Other duties as assigned

Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures, and attend training when necessary

Meditech data entry