University Health Network Looking for Ward Clerk – Coronary ICU at Ontario Full Time

Ward Clerk – Coronary ICU – Toronto, Ontario

JOB POSTING #909208

Position: Ward Clerk

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Coronary ICU (CICU)

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Salary: $18.79 – 23.48 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Status: Permanent Full-Time

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At University Health Network, which consists of Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret and Toronto Rehab Hospitals, nothing is more important to us than our team of dedicated employees. UHN focuses on creating and maintaining a workplace of choice, where our people are recognized and valued. We focus on creating a workplace where people enjoy the challenge of their career, create and engage in best practices and are treated with respect.

The 14-bed Coronary Intensive Care Unit provides quaternary level care for acutely ill cardiac patients. As the provincial centre for adult congenital heart disease, patients experiencing problems in this area come to the CICU.

In support of the efficient operation of the unit, the principal responsibilities of the Ward Clerk include: performing reception responsibilities; providing clerical support; organizing and maintaining patient charts, electronic and paper information filing systems; performing patient administration functions including scheduling and coordinating appointments/meetings/events, maintaining written and/or electronic calendar/schedules, etc; coordinating unit administrative functions; ensuring the efficient operation of the unit, within the scope of authority; and performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

• Minimum one (1) year related clerical experience

• General knowledge of office practices, processes, and procedures

• Previous on-the-job computer word processing/spreadsheet experience (MS Office)

• Good data entry/keyboarding skills

• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; good people skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills must be able to speak/write English fluently

• Good problem solving skills

• Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards

• Ability to work effectively and safely when dealing with stressful situations

• Knowledge of Emergency Assistance Codes

• Completion of a recognized post secondary secretarial arts program at the certificate level or equivalent preferred

• Experience working in a Microsoft Office software environment preferred

• Experience working in a health care environment preferred

• Previous experience working in a High Acute Unit preferred

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred

• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

POSTED DATE: November 3, 2022 CLOSING DATE: November 17, 2022

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications will be given first consideration.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.