Hospital admitting clerk I
Eastern Health’s Health Information Service and Informatics department based in St. John’s, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Hospital admitting clerk I. Eastern Health’s Health Information Service and Informatics department oversees the management and utilization of health information and technology systems. It ensures the efficient operation of electronic health records and data analytics. By prioritizing data integrity and technological innovation, it supports Eastern Health’s mission to provide high-quality healthcare services to its community. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Eastern Health
Department: Health Information Service and Informatics (HISI)
Division: Registration
Position: Hospital admitting clerk I
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $21.63 – $23.77 hourly
Employment Type: Permanent/Part Time
Location: 306 Waterford Bridge Rd, St. John’s, NL A1E 4J8, Canada
Primary Location: Waterford Hospital
Shift: 18.75 bi-weekly (8 and 12-hour shifts, weekends (every other weekend)
Job ID: 11880POS
Competition Number: 2024001604
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have successful completion of a one-year Office Administration program from an approved/recognized college
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be capable of occasionally lifting or moving objects less than 10 lbs and may experience time pressures, deadlines, and a lack of control over work pace
- The candidates should perform constant fine finger/precision work to enter detailed information of patient appointments into computer programs and answer phones
- The candidates should maintain visual concentration, which may include staring at a computer screen for extended periods
- The candidates should maintain auditory concentration, which includes listening to stakeholders such as patients and employees, answering the telephone multiple times a day, and gathering information
- The candidates should be prepared for repetitious activities such as registering patients, requiring alertness as it could involve registration for the emergency department or a clinic
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have successfully completed an approved/recognized medical terminology course
- The candidates should provide a satisfactory record of work performance
- The candidates should provide proof of a current office administration program and medical terminology
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to admit patients to the hospital and register patients for outpatient appointments, and day surgery
- The candidates should be able to conduct interviews with patients/family members to obtain necessary information for the registration process while ensuring patient confidentiality
- The candidates should be able to update patient information in the Master Patient Index accurately and efficiently
- The candidates should be able to coordinate bed assignments by contacting appropriate personnel
- The candidates should be able to obtain consent for admission from patients or their legal representatives
- The candidates should be able to answer phones and respond to inquiries from patients, family members, and healthcare staff
- The candidates should be able to order and maintain supplies needed for the admitting office
- The candidates should be able to work closely with Admission Discharge Managers and Site Clinical Coordinators to ensure efficient patient flow
- The candidates should be able to perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and competition number) through the below-mentioned details.
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