Unit Clerk

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Unit Clerk is responsible for: performing a wide variety of clerical duties including; maintaining patient charts; transcribing doctor's orders;facilitating the admission/discharge/transfer process; acting as a receptionist; maintaining a variety of statistical information for the unit; answering the telephone and taking accurate messages; calling in staff in accordance with the applicable collective agreements; assisting in coordinating staffing; inputting into the computer and writing reports; and performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Medical Office Administration Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience in a hospital clerical or medical office setting;
* Previous experience transcribing doctor's orders;
* Proven knowledge of medical terminology and good keyboarding skills (35 wpm) tested;
* Proven knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (tested);
* Dem...