Clerk Typist

Purpose: Schedules appointments using Community Wide Scheduling program and registers clients. Answers verbal as well as telephone inquiries and directs to the appropriate health care professionals. Pages staff as required. Types and photocopies routine correspondence, maintains files and completes various forms. 

Education and Training:

• Successful completion of grade twelve or equivalent (i.e. General Education Development (GED) or Academic and Career Entrance (ACE).
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of SIX (6) months recent cardiodiagnostic experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in Medical Terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to type a minimum of 50 w.p.m.
• Proficiency in data entry and familiarity with computerized Patient Information Systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software, i.e. Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and the ability to function in a multi-tasked environment.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.