About the Opportunity
The purpose of this position is to receive and register inpatients and outpatients in a professional, efficient and caring manner in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Specific responsibilities include :
- Admit, discharge and transfer patients
- Register outpatients for clinics, Day Surgery, Emergency
- Operate switchboard and direct calls as required to departments and patients
- Maintains current knowledge of alarm procedures
- Act as receptionist to the general public and other clients
- Generate, distribute and maintain daily / monthly statistical reports
- Accept financial payments, provide receipts, facilitate transport of receipts / payments to finance and maintain cash drawers
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position including, bending, carrying, walking, pushing and sitting for long periods at a time
- Incumbent will utilize NShIS and CRT
- Other job related duties
- Travel to other sites may be required
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following :
- Grade 12 plus graduation from an accredited secretarial or business course, or 1 year related clerical / secretarial experience required
- Medical Terminology Course required
- One year experience in the clerical field an asset
- Proficient keyboarding skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of Windows
- Good interpersonal and communication skills a high degree of tact, judgement and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently, assess situations and seek resolution if possible, in accordance with District policies and procedures
- Ability to work in an area with frequent interruptions
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
A skills test may be part of the selection process.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Casual Relief Positions
- Shifts may include a 24 / 7 rotation including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
Compensation and Incentives
$22.89 - 24.88 Hourly
30+ days ago