Qualifications / Skills / Abilities :
Required
- Secondary School Diploma with relevant administrative / secretarial experience or post-secondary
business / office administration diploma
Demonstrated computer skills including supervisor order entry in Cerner applicationsRecent ward clerk experience with demonstrated competencies in transcription, processing and follow-up of patient physician ordersProficiency in Microsoft Office – Word (to be tested)
Typing speed of 30 wpm (to be tested)Knowledge of medical terminology (to be tested)Knowledge of payroll entry in MedipayProblem solving, decision making and organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to adapt to a rapidly changing work environmentAvailability to work 12 and 8 hour shiftsSelf-directed worker with minimal supervisionRecent satisfactory performance and attendance recordAdherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassmentAdvocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudesPreferred
Ward Clerk Certificate Program