Ward Clerk

at  Alexandra Hospital Ingersoll

Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll is actively seeking applicants for a Ward Clerk position. The Ward Clerk is a member of the Clinical Services team who performs receptionist and clerical functions on the patient care units.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent that is acceptable to the Hospital.
• Medical Office Assistant (1 year program certificate) or equivalent program that is acceptable tothe hospital.
• Medical terminology required.
• Proven experience working in a fast paced environment.
• Able to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills with a patient focus.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to promote and maintain open communication and relationships amongst departments, staff, medical staff, volunteers.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Accurate order entry into Power Chart.
• Communicate STAT / URGENT and routine orders to nursing staff for timely completion.
• Accurately transcribe Medication orders in the patient’s Medication Record (MARS).
• Complete appropriate requisition for testing.
• Communicate with physician to clarify orders prior to processing.
• Accurately document physician orders in patient care plan.
• Enter appropriate referrals orders in Power Chart and document date and times in patient care plan.
• Fill out requisitions and fax with appropriate history, diagnostic info, medications etc. to appropriate hospital or doctor’s office for appointment.
• Accurate documentation on patient care plans.
• Obtain appropriate consents as required for tests.
• Provide polite, respectful communication with physicians, nurses, patients, family and support staff of Alexandra Hospital and other institutions.
• Answer five phone line incoming to nursing station.
• All administration associated with scheduling ambulance transfers.
• Assist patients by wheelchair.
• Call in staff to cover sick time.
• Get supplies from supply carts for isolation rooms when nurses are gowned and gloved.
• Order supplies; Photocopy and fax; Prepare and maintain Charts; Limited Patient Registration duties as required.
• Other duties as required.