Unit Clerk

Registers patients using Meditech software. Validates healthcare coverage. Acquires required information and payment method for uninsured patients and accurately enters all required data. Creates and closes treatment records. Answers telephone. Deals with inquiries from the public, family and hospital staff. Completes various clerical tasks/audits as required. Admits patients following established protocols and collaboration with nursing unit staff regarding bed allocation. Works with accommodation staff to reassign beds as necessitated through preferred accommodations. Acquires appropriate insurance information and required signatures from patient or family members. Manages bill payment amounts and receipts for patients. Provides overnight break coverage support across departments, ensuring continuity of front-line registration, clerical, and administrative services during scheduled breaks. Other related duties as required.
Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.
A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a similar clerical capacity in a health care environment required or Medical Office Administration diploma from a recognized college
Successful completion of medical terminology course required
Advanced keyboarding and extremely accurate data entry skills required
Must have experience using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook and Word, an asset
Accurate spelling is required
Able to work with minimal supervision and to prioritize work
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to diplomatically respond to physicians, staff and family inquiries in a demanding work environment
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position which involves frequent sitting, standing and reaching
Satisfactory employment and attendance record required
The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No