Clerk - Cardiac Sciences

Requisition ID: 343535

Position Number: 20060795

Posting End Date: August 30, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: Shared Health

Work Location: Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit: Cardiology - VGH

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE-FS-SHEOMay

Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2023

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $19.763 , $20.355 , $20.966 , $21.594 , $22.244 , $22.910

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general director of the Manager or delegate, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the incumbent is responsible for the efficient and timely scheduling of Cardiac procedures. The incumbent will receive requisitions, enter patient data into applicable information systems and obtain direction from appropriate individual (technologist, nurse or physician) regarding instructions for scheduling appointments and convey information to patient/families verbally, by telephone or in writing as directed.

The incumbent prepares the department schedules/slates for the following day, verifying patient names and arrival times and ensuring that all the patient appointments are complete. Other clerical duties may include maintaining databases, faxing and scanning patient histories, and updating patient information. Duties may include acting as receptionist for the area, responding to inquiries from patients, greeting and directing patients and visitors, receiving incoming calls and relaying messages to the appropriate individuals and escorting patients to another area of the program or arranging for inpatient transportation as needed.

Experience

• One (1) year related clerical experience, including scheduling patient appointments, in a hospital or other health care setting.
• Previous experience using clinic/hospital information & scheduling system is preferred (e.g. Radiology Information System (RIS) and Admission, Discharge, Transfer System (ADT), NESS, EPR, eChart).

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a recognized course in Medical Terminology required.
• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, seeking assistance as necessary.
• Must be able communicate effectively in English, both oral and written.
• Excellent telephone manners and experience contacting family physician offices and patients.
• Keyboarding speed of 40 wpm required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to function effectively in a stressful environment with frequent interruptions.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.