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About the Role

The Surgical Oncology Inpatient Unit is seeking a Ward Clerk to provide high-quality, person-centered care to adult patients with elective and emergency admissions. This fast-paced, high-acuity unit focuses on head and neck, plastic and breast restoration, Gynecology, and urology surgical oncology.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient admitting/registration functions.
• Perform patient administrative services, including organizing and maintaining patient charts and filing systems.
• Perform reception responsibilities.
• Perform unit administrative services.
• Provide routine clerical support.
• Ensure efficient operation of the unit within the scope of authority.
• Perform cross-functional duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification.

Requirements

• Completion of high school or recognized equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• General knowledge of office practices, processes, and procedures.
• Previous on-the-job word processing and spreadsheet experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to handle difficult patients and/or situations.
• Ability to perform duties professionally and courteously, producing high-quality work while meeting deadlines.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with the ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN, and/or departmental policies.
• Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record, and satisfactory attendance.

Skills

• Word processing
• Spreadsheet
• Microsoft Office software
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills

Location

• Toronto General Hospital

Work Type

• Casual
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1 year to less than 2 years practical and related experience
• 3 months to less than 6 months on the job training

Education Level

• High school or recognized equivalent
• Post-secondary secretarial arts program at the certificate level or recognized equivalent preferred

Salary/Compensations

• CAD 20.83 - CAD 26.04 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions
• Multiple corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance)
• On-site gyms

About the Company

• UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital.
• With 10 sites and over 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN includes Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education, and West Park Healthcare Centre.
• As Canada's top research hospital, UHN is a national and international source for discovery, education, and patient care.
• UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine, and rehabilitation medicine.
• UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
• UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World.

Equal Opportunity

• UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.
• Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Applicants need to make their requirements known.