2300001494 - Unit Clerk Jobs

CUPE

LAKERIDGE HEALTH

UNIT CLERK

DURHAM REGIONAL CANCER CENTRE

AMBULATORY CLINICS

TEMPORARY FULL TIME (6 Months)

DAYS; 8 HOUR SHIFTS (subject to change)

Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Salary: $25.12- $26.26

CUPE - 2300001494

This position is open to all CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing June 13, 2023 and closing at 11:59PM on June 20, 2023.

Duties And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Patient Care Manager and Operations Coordinator, the Unit Clerk provides support to the various members of the health care team to facilitate the flow of patients through the clinic. Duties include performing a wide variety of clerical functions within a clinical setting, including but not limited to: staff scheduling, reception duties; scheduling of patients and coordination of tests, appointments, and treatments, computer data entry; directing telephone calls and contacting patients by phone; faxing and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work productively amid interruptions while working within a stressful environment;
• Proven knowledge of medical terminology (tested);
• Proven ability to adapt positively to a changing environment;
• Demonstrated exceptional communication skills - verbal, listening and written in order to effectively interact with all levels of staff, patients and families;
• Proven ability to maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality;
• Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (tested - basic level);
• Medical Office Administration Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Proven keyboarding skills of 30 wpm (tested);
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Knowledge and experience with EPIC, and computerized patient registration preferred;
• Preferred experience/knowledge re: staffing according to both CUPE and ONA Collective Agreements;

Conditions Of Employment

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

Successful applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.