Careers

Description

ROLE

As a Ward Clerk at Muskoka Algonquin Health Care you will;

• Answer phones calls
• Book ambulatory care/outpatient appointments
• Organize charts for admissions and discharge,
• Ability to differentiate between content requirements for operative procedures, medical charts, CCU charts, long-term care charts, and other speciality charts.
• Book tests, appointments, and consultations with other facilities and make all necessary arrangements for patient to attend appointment.
• Access and arrange patient transfers between facilities using PTAC (Provincial Transfer Authorization Center)

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTICIATION(S)

• Secondary school diploma
• Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Computer knowledge.
• Previous experience in a health care setting.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, telephone communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work co-operatively with all staff members.
• Ability to work collaboratively or as part of a team.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills and initiative.
• Ability to assess information and deal with the information expediently and in a responsible manner.
• Continual concentrated learning on the job or elsewhere.
• Ability to multi-task in high pressure, ever-changing, noisy, fast-paced environment.
• Adhere to strict confidentially rules.
• Flexibility, motivation and accountability.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application through mahc.ca under Career Opportunities by uploading your resume and cover letter as either a PDF or Word document(s). Applications must be received by the closing date listed above.

WHY IS MAHC RIGHT FOR YOU?

Imagine working in a place you love to visit on vacation! A career with MAHC lets you do just that. We are located in one of the top international tourist destinations in Canada; positioned just two (2) hours north of Toronto in beautiful cottage country surrounded by vibrant natural beauty, pristine lakes, majestic forests and rocky shorelines.

Our communities are small in size but big in excitement; there are always local fundraisers, farmers markets, live events, pubs and locally owned stores to shop in. There are a variety of seasonal, year-round activities to keep you busy and fully embraced in the lifestyle that Muskoka has to offer from hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, heading to Algonquin Park or Arrowhead Park for the day, running and cycling clubs, camping, sitting on a warm sunny patio downtown, or simply relaxing by the lake with your friends. Life here is good!

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • MAHC offers one of the most robust hospital funded programs in Healthcare
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Staff referral program (Earn up to $1000 for each successful new hire you refer to MAHC)

LET US HELP YOU MAKE YOUR MOVE!

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has launched the MedsHousing initiative to help MAHC team members (both new recruits and existing staff) connect with housing options in our communities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Union: OPSEU Paramedical

Compensation: $23.52 - $27.13 an hour

Department: Inpatient (Med/Surg), Oncology Clinic & Dialysis, Inpatient (Med/Surg)/CCC/ICU/ER

Location: We have openings in both our South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville.

Number of Available Positions: 3

Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the OPSEU Paramedical collective agreement.

As a condition of employment, external hires are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

Our organization supports equal opportunity employment.  We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on the skill, ability, experience and qualifications. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview or other applicable testing where required.