Diabetes Clerk

Position Title: Ward Clerk - Diabetes

Position Status: Part Time

Rate of Pay: $24.89- $26.42 (2022 rates)

Posting No.: 24-43

Posting Date: March 18, 2024 Deadline to Apply: March 25 2024

About Us

Located in Simcoe, Ontario, Norfolk General Hospital provides exceptional healthcare to a municipality of approximately 69,000 people. Our area of focus provides a continuum of service throughout the life span of the people we serve including Emergency, Critical Care, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Medicine, Surgery, and Complex Continuing Care. Employing approximately 550 highly skilled and dedicated employees, Norfolk General Hospital continues to be a full service 106-bed hospital with round the clock on-call coverage of Specialists in Surgery, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics, as well as on-site 24 hour per day medical coverage.

Simcoe is less than one hour away from most major centers, including Hamilton and London, and only 90 minutes from the Greater Toronto Area. Situated in Norfolk County (Ontario’s South Coast), Simcoe is not far from Lake Erie and the 88 miles of shoreline that includes long stretches of sandy beach.

Education & Qualifications

• Graduate of a post-secondary program in Medical Office Administration or equivalent; preferred

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a hospital or medical office setting;

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, computer and key-boarding skills;

• Meditech experience preferred;

• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team;

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a timely, responsive and courteous manner;

• Detail oriented and organized,

• Ability to multi-task when situations warrant a change in priority

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Must practice confidentiality and discretion in patient/record contacts in accordance with Hospital policy;

• Scheduling of patient appointments, classes, support groups and follow-up;

• Answers, prioritize and directs all inquiries;

• Faxing, photocopying and mailings;

• Prepare and distribute computer documents, forms, letters and reports;

• Take and prepare minutes for team program development meetings;

• Schedule volunteer activities;

• Must have access to reliable vehicle to travel between hospital sites (Simcoe and Dunnville).

• Other relevant duties as assigned.

• Adherence to all health and safety policies, procedures and provisions and the recognition and reporting of unsafe hazards and work practices.

Hours of Work

Must be available to work a variety of shifts M-F alternating sites; Simcoe & Dunnville

In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request.

Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $24.89-$26.42 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 24 per week

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Medical Office Administrative: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person