Unit Clerk

CUPE

Job Title: Unit Clerk
Status: Temporary Part Time (12 months)
Department: OC5 ACUTE ISU
Program: Medicine
8/12 Hour Shifts; Days/Weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $29.560 - $30.890 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600002998

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 10 November 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 16 November 2026.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Unit Clerk is responsible for patient registration, reception, transcribing Doctors' orders, booking tests, maintaining supplies, replacing sick time calls and other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Medical Office Administration Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
* Proven knowledge of medical terminology (tested);
* Proven knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (tested - basic level);
* Proven keyboarding skills of 30 wpm (tested);
* Experience in an Out Patient Clinic preferred;
* EPIC experience preferred;
* Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community;
* Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing education and learning;
* Must have a satisfactory performance record;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public; and
* Demonstrated understanding of and, commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.