Admitting & Discharge Administrative Assistant Jobs in Whitehorse, YT
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Admitting & Discharge Administrative Assistant - Casual on Call
About the role
Casual on Call - No Guaranteed Hours
This position is at the L05 level with an hourly pay range of $33.93 - $42.93
(PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the incumbent operates the Hospital switchboard and paging systems; registers patients and processes hospital admissions, discharges and transfers for inpatients, Emergency, Surgical Day Care, Minor Procedure and Clinical patients in the Patient Information (ADT) System; performs hospital reception and other related financial and clerical duties, liaises with patients, physicians, visitors, hospital departments and other staff.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of the functions of a general hospital;
- Knowledge of MS Office products Word, Excel, and Outlook;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent typing/keyboarding skills;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Excellent problem-solving skills;
- Strong observation skills;
- Ability to interview patients who are often under duress and obtain necessary information;
- Ability to multi-task;
- Ability to pay attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness;
- Proficient use of office equipment and computers;
- Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a stressful environment;
- Ability to work independently and without supervision;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, use tact and diplomacy, and work under pressure;
- Cross Cultural awareness.
The successful applicant will have a grade 12 education or GED, minimum 6 months experience dealing with the general public, minimum 6 month experience in an office setting, a type speed of 40 wpm, and Non Violent Crisis Intervention or other violent prevention training (to be obtained within 6 months of hire). Experience with a switchboard or paging system, medical terminology course, Medical Office Assistant or similar medical office or hospital support type course such as Hospital Support Specialist, experience with Meditech and previous admitting experience would be considered an asset for this position. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.
Please note: A six-week full-time orientation is required at the start of employment.
Closing Date: 4:00pm May 17, 2026
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.