Admitting Clerk, Admitting & Registration
About the role
The Opportunity
The Admitting Clerk performs a variety of reception and clerical duties required for the efficient operation of the unit. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: data entry (in-patient and outpatient registration, admission, discharge, transfer and pre-registrations); required transport functions, in accordance with unit and IWK Health policies; ordering and maintaining supplies; specific auditing functions; Point Pleasant Lodge reservations; arranging for shift coverage.
Hours of Work
Varies based on 24 hour department coverage schedule; includes days, evening, nights and weekends. 7-hour shifts.
Your Qualifications
- Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Completion of a recognized office administration program an asset.
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
- Emergency experience preferred.
- Demonstrated accurate keyboarding and data entry skills required. Testing may be conducted on short-listed candidates and results will be factored into the candidate’s overall suitability for this position.
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Flexibility to work additional shifts preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology an asset.
- Competency in other languages an asset.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Admitting Clerk, Admitting & Registration
About the role
The Opportunity
The Admitting Clerk performs a variety of reception and clerical duties required for the efficient operation of the unit. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: data entry (in-patient and outpatient registration, admission, discharge, transfer and pre-registrations); required transport functions, in accordance with unit and IWK Health policies; ordering and maintaining supplies; specific auditing functions; Point Pleasant Lodge reservations; arranging for shift coverage.
Hours of Work
Varies based on 24 hour department coverage schedule; includes days, evening, nights and weekends. 7-hour shifts.
Your Qualifications
- Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Completion of a recognized office administration program an asset.
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
- Emergency experience preferred.
- Demonstrated accurate keyboarding and data entry skills required. Testing may be conducted on short-listed candidates and results will be factored into the candidate’s overall suitability for this position.
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Flexibility to work additional shifts preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology an asset.
- Competency in other languages an asset.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations