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Unit Clerk - Emergency Department

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

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

  • - Reporting to the Clinical Manager, 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 working hours for the Unit Clerk position in the Emergency Department?

The position requires a reliable and dependable individual who is flexible and able to work all shifts, including days, evenings, and nights.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have a Secondary School Diploma and successful completion of a Medical Office Administration/Clerk Program.

Is previous experience necessary for this role?

Yes, candidates must have current (within 2 years) receptionist/clerical experience in a medical setting.

What software skills are required for the Unit Clerk position?

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Meditech experience is considered an asset.

What competencies should a candidate possess for this position?

Candidates should have strong critical thinking skills, the ability to multitask, excellent interpersonal and time management skills, and exemplary communication skills.

Are there opportunities for ongoing education or professional development?

Yes, BCHS offers tuition reimbursement through a Centralized Education Fund.

What benefits are offered to employees at BCHS?

Employees are offered a HOOPP Pension Plan, discounted onsite parking, and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance program.

Does BCHS celebrate diversity in its hiring practices?

Yes, BCHS is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

How does BCHS support safety in the workplace?

Safety is a corporate priority, and employees are encouraged to identify, report, and mitigate unsafe acts or conditions.

Can applicants request accommodations during the recruitment process?

Yes, BCHS provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request to ensure equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process.

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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.