Ward Secretary - Emergency Department (LMH) #2024-147

June , NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARELOUISE MARSHALL HOSPITAL POSTING - WARD SECRETARY - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT(REGULAR PART TIME) One () regular part time Ward Secretary position is available in the Emergency Department at the Louise Marshall Hospital site of North Wellington Health Care. This position is unionized with OPSEU, Local . RESPONSIBILITIES:Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the incumbent is responsible for facilitating effective communication, providing reception and clerical support including (but not limited to):  Electronic registration/admission/discharge/transfer of Emergency Department patientsProcessing physician orders and consultation requestsArranging tests/proceduresAccessing medical records and obtaining information for practitioners when requiredArranging transportationAnswering phonesCompleting requests for PTAC authorizationsChart assembly, filing, copyingMaintaining clerical supplies within the departmentAssisting with coordination of additional staffing needsSupporting break relief when required at SwitchboardAssisting with turnover of rooms as appropriate when volumes are highCommunicating with patient's and/or families to obtain additional demographic or emergency contact data when required QUALIFICATIONS: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills: cordial, professional and positive mannerismExcellent clerical proficiency: word processing, computer entry, reception, filingStrong organizational and time management expertise to cope in a challenging and often stressful environmentMedical terminology course (or equivalency) preferred; or assume responsibility to complete the course within a specified time framePrevious unit clerk experience preferredPrevious Meditech experienceDetail orientated with demonstrated aptitude for utmost accuracySatisfactory performance and attendance requiredSatisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start dateMust provide a Police Vulnerable Sector CheckMust complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment including providing proof of full COVID vaccination prior to being hired HOURS OF WORK:  As per department schedule (including weekends and statutory holidays)As per Collective Agreement SALARY: $ to $ per hour