Admitting Clerk (ADMIT 08/23)

Job Summary:

The Admitting Clerk works collaboratively will all members of the Admitting department and the interdisciplinary team to provide excellent client care.

 Qualifications:

• Completed Grade 12 or GED equivalent
• Business or Secretary College Program or equivalent – minimum one year preferred
• Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred
• Previous related experience an asset
• Proficient keyboarding and word processing skills
• Working knowledge of database and MS Office
• Must be self-motivated as well as possess excellent communications, switchboard reception, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal effectively with the public

Job Duties:

• Provide switchboard and public reception services to patients, visitors and staff.
• Registration of patients and gathering of accurate appropriate information.
• Maintain patient activity registers as required by legislation and hospital requirements.
• Demonstrate proper regard for confidential / privacy issues
• Receive, record and operate petty cash fund.
• Perform clerical, typing and other duties as assigned.
• Flexibility in performing job duties.
• Shifts may include evening, night, and weekends.
• Must be available to work all assigned shifts.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.