Patient Registration Clerk​/Bed Allocator; CUPE- Part Time

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we Need:

The Bed Allocator/Patient Registration Clerk is a valuable member of the Patient Access team and has a significant impact on the efficient and effective operation of the bed management function. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for the appropriate and efficient placement, transfer, and discharge of all inpatients and emergency patients in a confidential manner. This position is responsible for maintaining the corporate bed board for the organization providing a central resource for internal and external customers.

This position has an integral function in monitoring the timely follow up and completion of Daily Bed Census and Preferred Accommodation.

What you bring to the role:

• A minimum of 1 year of Bed allocation and bed board management experience in a hospital setting required
• A minimum of 2 years of registration/admitting experience in a hospital setting required
• Minimum one year completed in a Medical Office Administration program
• Demonstrated excellent customer service focus
• Well developed keyboarding/computer skills with a minimum keyboarding speed of 45 wpm and experience with Excel, Word, Outlook e-mail and Hospital ADT systems (Meditech)
• Effective time management and organizational skills with an ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and manage multiple demands in a fast pace environment
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership , facilitative and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated excellence in problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology an asset
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

The successful candidate will work every Friday evening 8 hour shifts (1500 - 2300) in Bed Allocation, and be available for all shifts including weekends and holidays as needed.

Please note schedules are subject to change based on operational needs.

Compensation:

CUP C03: $25.93-$29.17 per hour

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Are you ready to join us?

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