Admitting Clerk - Outpatient

Requisition ID: 414522

Position Number: ADMITCLKSELOUTPAT_30

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Selkirk

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Department / Unit: Registration

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: To Be Determined - Indefinite

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days; Weekends

Salary: As per collective agreement

Indefinite Term (subject to a minimum notice of 24 hours)

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

The Admitting Clerk is responsible for the accurate and concise collection of information during the registration process in the Emergency Department, in compliance with provincial client registry best practices. Ensuring exceptional customer service, and professionalism are met, the Admitting Clerk is responsible for the provision of effective and efficient communication within the facility. While maintaining confidentiality in all matters relating to clients, staff and the organization, the incumbent works co-operatively in a matrix structure to support the functions of Health Information Services. The position of Emergency Department Admitting Clerk (Selkirk) functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Medical Office Assistant / Medical Secretary Certification
• Completion of a certified Medical Terminology Course
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be proficient with basic computer skills.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a health care setting preferred.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work independently
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.
  

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.