Unit Clerk

Union: SEIU Clerical
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: West Park Healthcare Centre
Department: Frails Seniors - Geriatric  3D
Reports to: Nurse Manger
Salary Range:  $27.19 to $28.71 per hour
Hours: 19 Hours Per Week 
Shifts: Days and Evenings 
Status: Permanent Part-time
Closing Date: February 18, 2025

Position Summary:

The Unit Clerk position provides clerk support to nursing and clinical staff contributing to the overall functioning of the unit(s).  This includes interacting with patients, their families, visitors and volunteers.

Duties:

• Greet and assist patients and visitors as required.
• Use computer to assist in data collection activities
• Act as a key communicator with clients, families, physicians, clinicians and other related departments and services.
• Distribute mail, photocopy and answer telephone.
• Develop and maintain manual and/or computerized systems for tracking information. Format letters, memos and other nursing-unit related correspondence, draft and send e-mails.
• Schedule appointments and assessments for patients (including equipment, space availability and transportation as required).
• Ensure nursing unit(s) is adequately stocked with supplies/resources and track utilization of same.
• Maintain patients’ clinical records in accordance with WPHC policy.
• Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:
  • Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation
  • Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems
  • Taking corrective action, where possible
  • Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre’s standards
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of West Park:  Excellence, Respect, Trust, Collaboration and Accountability.

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum one (1) year recent related clerical experience
• General knowledge of office practices, processes, and procedures
• Previous on-the-job computer word processing/spreadsheet experience
• Good data entry/keyboarding skills
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards
• Ability to work effectively and safely when dealing with stressful situations
• Knowledge of Emergency Assistance Codes
• Completion of a recognized post- secondary secretarial arts program at the certificate level or equivalent preferred
• Experience working in a Microsoft Office software environment
• Experience working in a health care environment preferred
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred 

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) provides a lifetime pension plan at retirement. We’re one of the largest defined benefit pension plans in Canada.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.