Program Clerical Support (PCS) – Extensivist Clinic

Job title:

Program Clerical Support (PCS) – Extensivist Clinic

Company

Southlake Regional Health Centre

Job description

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.Job SummaryJoin Southlake’s New Extensivist Clinic Team – A Transformative Approach to Outpatient Care!
Southlake is excited to announce new opportunities in our innovative Extensivist Clinic, opening in early 2025. A first-of-its-kind, intensive outpatient care program designed to deliver leading-edge, patient-centered care. This Clinic is a collaboration of a dedicated inter-disciplinary team, including Nurse Practitioners, RNs, RPNs, Social Workers, Pharmacists, and others, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
The Extensivist Clinic will provide integrated care for patients to prevent unnecessary admissions and ensure safe, earlier discharges with coordinated follow-up. It provides a broader approach to sustaining patient health and stability over time.
Building on lessons learned from the successful Southlake@home program which has now spread across the province, this Clinic serves as a critical bridge between inpatient and outpatient care and community services. It offers stabilization and ongoing follow-up for patients Located on our hospital campus in Newmarket, the Clinic takes advantage of Southlake’s robust resources and expertise to enhance patient outcomes.
Open 7 days a week, the Extensivist Clinic is committed to providing continuous and accessible care for patients.
Be a part of our exciting future, apply today!JOB SUMMARY:
Clerical Support is a member of the team who works with the support of, and in collaboration with, all health care providers within the Department. The Program Clerical Support is responsible for reception, patient scheduling, word processing, and clerical functions, reporting to the Department Manager. He/she role models the organizational core competencies.Primary Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of nursing staff, physicians, and NP’s to coordinate patient appointments and perform clerical duties.
• Health Program Clerical Supports also act as receptionists and communicate with patients on the phone and in person.
• Support the call back and coordination of patient care at the clinic.
• Ensure an efficient patient flow; room patients in a timely manner, complete vital signs, complete required screenings and complete medication reviews.
• Inventory supplies and stock exam rooms
• Respond to patient requests for telephone support (Lab results, faxing records to specialists, etc)
• Import required documents into EMR via download, scanning or PDF upload.
• Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations
• Process orders for medical equipment
• Request medical records from external providers as required by the provider
• As required, conduct routine quality control checks including infection control measures, equipment, and checks for expired medication and supplies and/or assist in maintaining center lab
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Abilities

• Minimum one (1) year of clerical duties in an acute care health care environment required
• Proven ability to attend work regularly
• Demonstrated current knowledge and skill in the use of medical electronic health record systems
• Current experience in computerized provider/physician order entry (CPOE) an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred
• Demonstrated willingness to learn/innovate
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrates analytical skills in relation to knowledge of hospital operations
• Effective organizational and prioritizing skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
• Always with compassion
• Power of many
• Serve with purpose
• Every voice matters

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12
• Medical Terminology Certificate required
• Diploma in Medical Office Administration OR evidence of relevant and related post-secondary diploma from an accredited academic institution preferred

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.Please note: If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, a Southlake Talent Representative will contact you via email. Please double check any emails you receive from Southlake and ensure that the address ends in @southlakeregional.org or @southlake.ca. If it does not, we do not recommend responding as your email may not be sent to the Southlake team.

Expected salary

Location

Newmarket, ON

Job date

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 05:51:39 GMT

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