Ward Clerk - Jobs in Alberton, PE

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Bi-Weekly Hours: 30.0 hours bi-weekly / 7.5 and/or 11.25 hour shifts / days / every second weekend(Commencing May 1, 2022 until June 30, 2022)Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision of for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.The Ward Clerk provides the main reception and clerical support to the hospital unit and also to Ambulatory Care as needed. They prepare, maintain and organize patient and other records, and provide clerical assistance to staff and unit leadership. They convey information and materials to other hospital departments related to the activities of the unit. They maintain a neat and organized desk area for the unit/department. The Ward Clerk works closely with the nursing staff to communicate and organize patient information throughout admission, transfer and discharge while maintaining strict confidentiality. All duties are performed exercising reasonable care ensuring the safety of others. Duties will include, but are not limited, to: - gathering and assembling patient medical record and communicating information to appropriate services upon patient admission, transfer or discharge working with the health records department;- recording basic patient information on medical records and other related forms including specimen labels and requisitions and organizing patient charts and information prior to team rounds, quality assurance audits, etc.;- gathering, assembling and maintaining required forms, reports and information on patient charts, including transcribing appropriate information into the Clinical Information System;- completing and/or routing requisitions/forms for various services as ordered by physicians, government agencies and other treatment centres- receiving and relaying messages for patients and staff including paging nursing, allied health and medical staff;- receiving, directing and providing information of a general, non-medical nature to visitors and telephone callers;- providing unit welcome and orientation through distribution of unit brochures, accompanying newly admitted patients to their rooms and advising patients and families of admission and discharge times as well as any special arrangements;- arranging transportation required for patient transport and transfer as needed and communicating information to receiving institutions and patient transport services as directed;- arranging, scheduling and back entering appointments for patient services in other departments, specialist referrals, ambulatory or clinic services and physician treatments/exams;- performing clerical functions such as payroll, staffing, minute taking, computer data entry, auditing activities, creating spreadsheets, filing for unit records or for unit leadership as well as assisting in the general organization of the nursing stations and work area as required; and,- performing other related duties as required.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: - Successful completion of Grade 12 supplemented by Health Unit Coordinating Certificate or equivalent (including charting administration, medical terminology, computer essentials and document management);- Computer training with experience in relevant software programs (including word processing, spreadsheets and payroll systems);- Typing speed of minimum 50 words per minute net of errors;- Good communication skills;- Successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record;Other Qualifications: -Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset;As per the CUPE Collective Agreement, screening will be as follows: 1. Permanent CUPE employees within Western Hospital, Alberton;2. Permanent CUPE employees Local 1051;3. Casual CUPE employees Local 1051;4. Permanent CUPE employees of all locals;5. Casual CUPE employees of all locals.Important Notes: Notice to all External Applicants - Health Care Workers are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as per Health PEI’s Covid-19 Immunization and Management Policy. In the event that a new hire is unable to be vaccinated as a result of a medical exemption they will be required to submit supporting documentation to Employee Health / Wellness and Safety. Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position.Quick Apply

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