Booking Clerk

Hamilton Health Sciences•Hamilton, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Booking Clerk provides clerical and administrative support to patients, families, and those providing service and/or care. This role functions according to the job description for Booking Clerk and specifically supports the Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence (Cardiometabolic Clinic at the Hamilton General Hospital). Responsibilities include registration, scheduling, database entry, coordinating internal and external communication, coordinating and supporting ambulatory clinic services, and performing other clerical functions as required. Tasks also require using various computer programs, including EPIC, Meditech (CWS, ORM), and MiReq. The Booking Clerk will work with an interdisciplinary team including nursing, allied health, physicians, and learners.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent
Graduate of community college secretarial or office administration program or equivalent office experience
Medical Terminology Certificate 1 and 2, subject to testing
Keyboarding 40 wpm, subject to testing
Ability to use Meditech software/modules (i.e. Community Wide Scheduling, Patient Care Inquiry, ORM and Order Entry) is required and subject to testing
Ability to use computer applications: Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook) is required and subject to testing
Demonstrated effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills within an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrate ability to sit for long periods, repetitive reaching and repetitive bending
Commitment to a safe work environment and adherence to regulated safety activities
Commitment to Hamilton Health Sciences' mission, vision, and values
Understanding of privacy and confidentiality policies