Ward Clerk - Emergency Department - Jobs in Liverpool, NS

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Req ID: 130603Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Western Zone, Queens General HospitalDepartment: OPWZ EMG Emergency QGHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (30% FTE) x 1 position(s)Status: Admin Professionals PositionPosting Closing Date: 6-May-22Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Health Services Manager of the Emergency Department, or designate, the Ward Clerk is responsible for the clerical duties assigned in the provision of efficient and effective patient care and the functioning of the Department. Duties include booking appointments, assembling patients’ charts, compiling statistical information, maintaining supplies, photocopying, faxing and occasionally transcribing doctors’ orders. The Ward Clerk provides pleasant, cooperative, timely and accurate information to physicians, nursing staff and patients, exhibiting sound judgment and initiative, while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.Qualifications

• Grade XII and successful completion of an approved Office Administration program
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, E-mail, Internet, Intranet, MEDITECH
• Ability to meet the public in person and on the telephone in a pleasant and efficient manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff and others with a pleasant and cooperative attitude
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritize job requirements and work in an effective and efficient manner
• Ability to respect the confidentiality of personnel and patient information
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.Hours of Work

• Permanent, Part-time (30%) position; 21 hours bi-weekly

Salary Information$20.36 - $23.14 hourlyOnce Youve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify.Follow Us!https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthorityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/https://twitter.com/healthnsQuick Apply

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