Clerical Assistant In Patient Trauma & Neurosurgery

Location
Toronto, ON
 
Full job description
The primary role of the Clerical Assistant in an In-Patient Area/Ambulatory Clinics is to provide administrative and clerical support to the daily operations of the unit. The scope of the position requires proficient skills related to customer service, communication and computer technology. The Clerical Assistant interacts with internal and external health care providers, staff, patients, families, and administration to provide fair, timely and equitable patient access to services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides a broad range of secretarial and clerical support to the daily operations of the department
Provides excellent customer service by phone, in person and electronically for patients, staff and visitors
Answers and forwards messages, facilitates pages to physicians/consult service providers, and responds to inquiries including patient safety concerns and takes appropriate corrective action;
Manages flow of patients/clients/visitors in a customer focused manner
Coordinates timing and record keeping relating to patient admission, discharges, transfers and tests
Maintains patient charts
Arranges and coordinates appointments and meetings as necessary e.g., arranges for follow-up outpatient appointments at discharge
Collaborates with patient care team (physicians, nurses, clinical assistants, health disciplines, USWs) to support patient care flow, family visits or other unit/department coordination processes
Manages requests in a timely manner, based on priority
Organizes transfers, services and equipment for the unit
Reviews, orders and/or picks up supplies and equipment and maintains inventory, with oversight from CLM or designate
Updates hospital bed management system and unit patient boards
Updates infection control patient status and related signage
Liaising with various hospital departments such as payroll, purchasing, etc. to exchange information and to resolve issues;
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a recognized Medical Administration program or equivalent
Completion of a medical terminology certificate required
Excellent computer experience required in the following software applications: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), MS4 ADT, Soarian Clinicals, Soarian Scheduling
Proficiency in the following software applications preferred: Syngo and Carestream.
Current clinic experience preferred;
Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding clinic environment;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good judgment and discretion
Ability to work well under pressure
Highly organized and efficient time management skills
Problem solver
Presents a calm and pleasant demeanor at all times, uses good judgment and discretion, and works well under pressure;
Flexibility in rotating job assignments;
Able to prioritize and multitask
Excellent attendance record.
In this position, if this department offers day, evening, night, weekend and/or statutory holiday shifts, you may be required to work these shifts on a rotational basis as per the specific needs of the department. Shifts are subject to change based on departmental needs.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.