Unit Clerk - Halton Healthcare, Milton

Responsibilities

As a Unit Clerk in the Emergency department, you will manage a variety of reception and clerical functions to support patient care and hospital operations.

• Registering patients
• Answering telephone
• Completing requisitions
• Transcribing doctors' orders
• Scheduling appointments
• Ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies
• Preparing stretchers
• Filing
• Data entry on computer system
• Staff scheduling
• Portering patients in wheelchairs and on stretchers as required
• Other duties as required

Who we're looking for

Halton Healthcare is seeking candidates who exemplify our mission, vision, and values of accountability, respect, and compassion. The ideal candidate has strong patient-centered care skills in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.

• Medical Office Administration diploma from a recognized college or a minimum of 1 year recent relevant clerical experience in a healthcare setting required
• Medical terminology certificate required
• Grade 12 diploma required
• A minimum of 30 wpm typing speed required
• Must have fast and accurate computer data entry skills
• Must have familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience using patient related databases
• Must be able to prioritize workload and function independently in a busy environment
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Able to diplomatically respond to inquiries from staff, volunteers, patients, family members and members of the general public
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
• Must be physically able to perform the job: prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, and pushing and pulling variety of wheeled equipment
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required
• Previous Emergency experience required

The team

Join a dedicated team at Halton Healthcare where we value diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations, policies, and culture. We look for individuals ready to drive change and innovation with a clear patient focus and the ability to foster teamwork and cooperation.

What's on offer

This position offers competitive hourly compensation within a healthcare environment that supports professional standards, employee well-being, and workplace accommodations in accordance with applicable legislation.

• Salary range of $30.64 to $31.27 per hour
• Rotating 12-hour shift schedule