Health Unit Support Clerk

CUPE Job Title: Unit Clerk

Status: Regular Part Time

Emergency, LHAP

Emergency

12 Hour Shifts, days,weekends,nights Schedule (Subject to Change)

Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering

Wage Schedule: $28.980 - $30.290 per hour

Posting Reference: 2600000057

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

The Unit Clerk is responsible for: performing a wide variety of clerical duties including maintaining patient charts; maintaining a variety of statistical information for the unit; answering the telephone and taking accurate messages; computer data entry and writing reports and performing other duties as assigned.

Medical Office Administration Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience in a hospital clerical or medical office setting;

Proven knowledge of medical terminology and good keyboarding skills (35 wpm) tested;

Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word and Excel (tested);

Proven experience/knowledge of both CUPE and ONA scheduling language and associated premium entitlements;

Proven experience in computerized Meditech Personnel/Payroll, Admissions Modules, Order Entry and Community Wide Scheduling;

Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and to demonstrate initiative;

Must have a satisfactory performance record;

Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participation in regular in service education sessions in this area

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.E Local 6364.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.