Clerical Associate

Halton Healthcare • Georgetown, ON

2d • CA$27 - CA$30 • Onsite

About The Position

Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always! At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve. Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Requirements

• Medical terminology required
• Previous experience in a patient care/clinical setting required
• Must have experience and be familiar with MS Word and Outlook email
• A minimum of 30 wpm typing speed required
• Must have fast and accurate computer data entry skills
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to prioritize workload and function independently in a busy environment
• Must be physically able to perform the job: prolonged periods of time sitting; pushing and pulling variety of wheeled equipment; repetitive forward bending, hand/arm activities, hand/finger dexterity; and carrying/lifting approximately 25lbs
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
• Demonstrated public relations skills and the ability to diplomatically respond to physicians, staff, and family inquires in a demanding work environment
• Satisfactory employment record and good attendance record

Nice To Haves

• A Medical Office Administration diploma from a recognized college is considered an asset
• Health Information Certification Associate (HICA) designation an asset

Responsibilities

• Register patients using Meditech software.
• Validate healthcare coverage.
• Acquire required information and payment method for uninsured patients and accurately enters all required data.
• Answer telephones.
• Deal with inquiries from the public, family and hospital staff.
• Complete various clerical tasks/audits as required.
• Order and organize supplies.
• Admit patients following established protocols and collaboration with nursing unit staff regarding bed allocation.
• Work with accommodation staff to reassign beds as necessitated through preferred accommodations.
• Acquire appropriate insurance information and required signatures from patient or family members.
• Manage bill payment amounts and receipts for patients.
• Admitting works directly with local funeral homes to arrange the safe pick up of deceased patients and ensures that all necessary documentation is completed prior to release.
• Other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.
• The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.
• All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree