Patient Registration Clerk/ Bed Allocator (CUPE)- Part Time - Markham Site

Oak Valley Health•Markham, ON

1d•CA$28 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

The Bed Allocator/Patient Registration Clerk is a valuable member of the Patient Access team and has a significant impact on the efficient and effective operation of the bed management function. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for the appropriate and efficient placement, transfer, and discharge of all inpatients and emergency patients in a confidential manner. This position is responsible for maintaining the corporate bed board for the organization providing a central resource for internal and external customers. This position has an integral function in monitoring the timely follow up and completion of Daily Bed Census and Preferred Accommodation.

Requirements

A minimum of 1 year of Bed allocation and bed board management experience in a hospital setting required
A minimum of 2 years of registration/admitting experience in a hospital setting required
Minimum one year completed in a Medical Office Administration program
Demonstrated excellent customer service focus
Well developed keyboarding/computer skills with a minimum keyboarding speed of 45 wpm and experience with Excel, Word, Outlook e-mail and Hospital ADT systems (Meditech)
Effective time management and organizational skills with an ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and manage multiple demands in a fast pace environment
Demonstrated initiative, leadership, facilitative and teamwork skills
Demonstrated excellence in problem solving and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication
Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology an asset

Responsibilities

Appropriate and efficient placement, transfer, and discharge of all inpatients and emergency patients in a confidential manner.
Maintaining the corporate bed board for the organization providing a central resource for internal and external customers.
Monitoring the timely follow up and completion of Daily Bed Census and Preferred Accommodation.