Clerical Associate, Inpatient Surgery

Job title:

Clerical Associate, Inpatient Surgery

Company

Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Job description

Overview:Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.Our vision is to creating healthier communities together Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at .Job Description:Salary$25.353 – $27.488ScheduleDays, Evenings, Weekends & HolidaysShift8 hrs / 12 hrsExpected number of hours: 36 hrs every 2 weeks (not a guarantee of hours)Position Summary:As a key member of our Inpatient Surgery Department, the successful incumbent will support a variety of stakeholders including nurses and physicians. This role is responsible for a broad range of clerical functions including order entry into Meditech, arranging transportation for patients, managing telephone calls, record keeping, photocopying and faxing. The Clerical Associate must maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).This is position will work rotating shifts – days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.Skills and Qualifications:

• Medical Office Administration program certificate required
• Medical Terminology certificate required
• Current experience in a health care environment preferred
• Two (2) years of current administrative support required
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) required
• Excellent keyboarding skills and Microsoft office experience (Word, Excel) required
• Excellent interpersonal skills essential
• Previous experience with Meditech system modules including order entry, and admissions preferred
• Previous recent experience in a health care environment preferred

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.CMH Inclusion StatementAt Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and InclusionSusan Toth, Director of Human ResourcesWe thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.

Expected salary

$25353 – 27488 per year

Location

Cambridge, ON

Job date

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 04:38:32 GMT

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