Clerk- Oncology Clinic

Posted Date:6/24/2022Closing Date:7/1/2022Functional Discipline:Oncology Clinic & Ambulatory Care


Job Description
Job Posting #:203082
Position Available: Clerk III
Status: Regular Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
Department: Oncology
Union: C.U.P.E.
Shifts: Primarily Monday - Friday Days
Rate of pay:$24.17-$25.16

Internal employees must apply by midnight on July 1, 2022.

ABOUT JOSEPH BRANT HOSPITAL:

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service community teaching hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. It is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara's Top Employers for seven (7) consecutive years, with a skilled staff of 194 physicians, 1,911 full- and part-time staff and more than 700 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. Its expanded campus includes the state-of-art Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower, featuring a new Emergency Department, 172 acute inpatient beds, 9 new Operating Rooms and post-anaesthetic care unit to support expanded medical, surgical and outpatient services. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team.
JBH inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answers telephone, relays messages, liaise between staff, physicians and public.
• Schedules appropriate patient appointment(s) and books diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Notifies patient of test appointments and procedures and/or changes when required.
• Completes requisitions for tests and scans and forwards as required.
• Identifies missing pertinent data and obtains it prior to the appointment.
• Cancels and reschedules appointments due to clinic cancellations or changes in physician schedules.
• Communicates by phone or fax to various hospital departments and the community to request or receive information as required.
• Communicates to patients and families with care and concern.
• Maintains inventory of stationary supplies and replenishes as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Office Administration Diploma or equivalent; knowledge gained through past experience.
• Advanced computer skills in Meditech including Community Wide Scheduling, MOSAIQ and Microsoft Suite required, with a working knowledge of office procedures.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have current working knowledge of MOSAIQ
• Demonstrated accurate typing skills with typing speed of at least 40 w.p.m. is required (testing will be conducted).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of medical terminology and accurate spelling is required.
• Demonstrated excellent telephone manner and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to assist the public in a pleasant, helpful and confidential manner.
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks is essential.
• Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance required.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply to posting #203082. We ask that you please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence. No phone calls please. We thank all applicants and only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Based on recent government mandates and directives, Healthcare workers are now required to provide proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination to work in an acute care setting such as Joseph Brant Hospital. If successful in receiving a job offer with Joseph Brant Hospital, new hires will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. In the event that successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption they will be required to submit supporting documentation to determine if they are exempt from this requirement to employee health services upon receiving their offer of employment.

Any information obtained during the recruitment process will be used for employment recruitment only, and not for any other purpose.

At Joseph Brant Hospital, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all diverse and underrepresented groups to apply.

Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Right Code (OHRC) and /or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) during any stage of the recruitment process HR will work with you to remove any barriers, please do not hesitate to let us know by contacting HR for assistance at careers@josephbranthospital.ca or ext. 4129.