POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Health Services Receptionist will provide clinical administrative support over multiple Guelph CHC locations and partner clinics, including being a point of contact for clients, booking appointments and managing referrals. The Health Services Reception will work closely to support the interdisciplinary teams working together to provide clinical health services for clients. The Health Service Receptionist will provide administrative support for a team of compassionate and experienced staff that provide high quality health and allied health care services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 diploma, minimum. College diploma or certificate in office, medical or business administration.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office software; outlook, word, excel.
• Experience working with customers and handling a fast-paced office environment preferably in a health care setting.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records is an asset.
• Strong customer service skills especially as they related to Guelph CHC priority populations.
• Ability to set goals and get results within a set timeline.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management, decision making and organizational skills.
• A good team member and supportive of interdisciplinary practice.
• High level of confidentiality
• Work with other staff to implement improvements and efficiencies.
  We know that experience comes in many forms. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you. Please visit our website www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications, and experience meet the position requirements.
  Guelph Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from priority populations who may identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities.
  We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.
  If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
  We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.

• Schedule client appointments including arranging interpretation services as required.
• Receive/greet visitors and clients, responding to their needs and directing them accordingly.
• Answer incoming calls, direct clients, and process messages.
• Make outgoing calls to arrange follow-up appointments; notify clients of upcoming appointments, contact specialists, provide instructions for tests when required; reschedule appointments; obtain records/reports, etc.
• Complete referrals and send relevant information to specialists for diagnostic tests; receive incoming information regarding appointments with specialists via fax/phone and notify clients.
• Maintain the electronic medical records; scanning all documents to go in client charts including documentation of noted appointments and other pertinent information. Forward all documents to the appropriate health team provider for signing off.
• Open and close the clinic and ensure the clinic is well maintained in an orderly fashion and all pertinent client information is securely locked up at the end of the workday.