Position Summary Hours -8 hour day and evening shifts including weekends and statutory holidays. Hours are subject to change with notice based on the needs of the organization.

Required

• Post-Secondary School Education in medical secretary/medical transcription or equivalent combination of education (minimum of grade 12) and relative working experience,
• Must have demonstrated typing and other basic clerical skills including computer/word processing, e-mail and faxing experience, and
• Medical Terminology course completed.

Duties

• Prepares charts and kardex for all new patients, patient transfers and discharges/deaths.
• Strong public relations/team communication skills,
• Adds new chart sheets and files all reports on the patient’s charts,
• Transcribes Doctor’s orders from the Doctor’s order sheet ensuring that assigned nursing staff are aware of Doctor’s orders,
• Prepares requisitions for tests and arranges consultations and appointments for patients either in-house or at other healthcare facilities,
• Arranges transportation for patient transfers and appointments at other healthcare facilities,
• Orders office supplies as necessary,
• Communicates effectively with all hospital staff,
• Functions as the unit’s receptionist by directing visitors and answering phones,
• Completes all typing/word processing for the Nursing Unit,
• Replaces staff for nursing unit,
• Familiar with nursing related procedures,
• Actively participates in process improvements, and
• Others duties as assigned.

Belleville General Hospital (BGH) sits on the shore of the stunning Bay of Quinte. The City of Belleville features a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities. It is a growing city, with exciting culinary experiences, sheltered waterways for boating and ice fishing, fun festivals and entertainment, beautiful trails and golf courses, a popular farmer’s market, unique shops and services, as well as popular big box and large-scale retail.Belleville General Hospital is the largest of Quinte Health’s hospitals, with two medicine units, critical care (ICU), a lively emergency department, a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services, a busy maternal child unit, a children’s treatment centre, inpatient and outpatient stroke and rehabilitation care, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and the regional Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Clinic. BGH works closely with the other three Quinte Health hospital teams, as well as regional and provincial health centres to serve our communities.Working at Belleville General Hospital provides countless opportunities for growth and experiential learning. The inter-professional environment is supportive, friendly and nurturing, with an infusion of new staff learning from seasoned, knowledgeable colleagues. You feel a real sense of teamwork, energy and enthusiasm in the air at BGH, and an overwhelming desire to make a difference.

Physical Demands Analysis Strength

• Required Rarely – lifting average 5-10 pounds’ maximum 15 pounds, carrying, pushing/pulling.

Mobility

• Required Often – prolonged sitting, and
• Required Occasionally – standing and walking on hard surfaces, bending/stooping.

Dexterity

• Required Often – prolonged fine finger movements,
• Required Frequently – gripping/grasping, eye/hand coordination, and
• Required Briefly – reaching with both hands.

Equal Opportunity We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or