Unit Communications Clerk Perinatal and Paediatrics

Position Summary

Hours -8 hour day and evening shifts including weekends and statutory holidays. Hours are subject to change with notice based on the needs of the organization.

Required

Post-Secondary School Education in medical secretary / medical transcription or equivalent combination of education (minimum of grade 12) and relative working experience

Must have demonstrated typing and other basic clerical skills including computer / word processing e-mail and faxing experience and

Medical Terminology course completed.

Duties

Prepares charts and kardex for all new patients patient transfers and discharges / deaths.

Strong public relations / team communication skills

Adds new chart sheets and files all reports on the patients charts

Transcribes Doctors orders from the Doctors order sheet ensuring that assigned nursing staff are aware of Doctors orders

Prepares requisitions for tests and arranges consultations and appointments for patients either in-house or at other healthcare facilities

Arranges transportation for patient transfers and appointments at other healthcare facilities

Orders office supplies as necessary

Communicates effectively with all hospital staff

Functions as the units receptionist by directing visitors and answering phones

Completes all typing / word processing for the Nursing Unit

Replaces staff for nursing unit

Familiar with nursing related procedures

Actively participates in process improvements and

Others duties as assigned.

Belleville General Hospital (BGH) sits on the shore of the stunning Bay of Quinte. The City of Belleville features a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities. It is a growing city with exciting culinary experiences sheltered waterways for boating and ice fishing fun festivals and entertainment beautiful trails and golf courses a popular farmers market unique shops and services as well as popular big box and large-scale General Hospital is the largest of Quinte Healths hospitals with two medicine units critical care (ICU) a lively emergency department a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services a busy maternal child unit a childrens treatment centre inpatient and outpatient stroke and rehabilitation care inpatient and outpatient mental health services and the regional Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Clinic. BGH works closely with the other three Quinte Health hospital teams as well as regional and provincial health centres to serve our at Belleville General Hospital provides countless opportunities for growth and experiential learning. The inter-professional environment is supportive friendly and nurturing with an infusion of new staff learning from seasoned knowledgeable colleagues. You feel a real sense of teamwork energy and enthusiasm in the air at BGH and an overwhelming desire to make a difference.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength

Required Rarely lifting average 5-10 pounds maximum 15 pounds carrying pushing / pulling.

Mobility

Required Often prolonged sitting and

Required Occasionally standing and walking on hard surfaces bending / stooping.

Dexterity

Required Often prolonged fine finger movements

Required Frequently gripping / grasping eye / hand coordination and

Required Briefly reaching with both hands.

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment / interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at x2577 or for assistance.

Key Skills

Typing,Data Entry,Hospital Experience,Clerical Experience,Computer Skills,Patient Assessment,Medical Terminology,Front Desk,Transcription,Filing,Order Entry,Word Processing

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1