Unit Communications Clerk (UCC) – Belleville Operating Room

Job title:

Unit Communications Clerk (UCC) – Belleville Operating Room

Company

Quinte Health Care

Job description

Job Number:J0824-0596Union:SEIUSalary:$29.67 – $30.97/HourJob Title:Unit Communications Clerk (UCC) – Belleville Operating RoomJob Status:CasualDepartment:ORSite:Belleville General HospitalJob Category:Administrate & Clerical CareersNumber of Positions:1Hours:Manager to commentSalary:$29.67 – $30.97/HourRequired

• 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.
• Medical Terminology course completed through a recognized college.
• For internal candidates, disciplinary and attendance records will be considered.

Duties

• Answers telephones, takes and delivers messages, screens and re-routes calls: contacts individuals within and outside the hospital as necessary.
• Locates and informs nursing personnel of any requests for assistance received from patients and other departments.
• Under the direct supervision of the nurse in charge, calls staff re scheduling changes. Makes correct changes on staff time sheet in ESP program
• Strategize with Charge Nurse and Manager regarding unit staffing inclusive of cross site staff.
• Performs order entry functions in Meditech, and other computer data input as necessary.
• Performs clerical work for the nursing unit, including the maintenance of patients’ charts and the ordering of adequate stationery supplies.
• Provides notification by phone for urgent/emergent patients coming from home or other organizations.
• Prepares charts and assembles pertinent prerequisite information for urgent/emergent patients.
• Strong public relations/team communication and organizational skills.
• Computer skills including: Meditech, Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Must be able to accept direction and work with minimum supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It’s You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.We don’t just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.Physical Demands AnalysisStrength

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

Mobility

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

Dexterity

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

Equal OpportunityWe 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 for assistance.

Expected salary

$29.67 – 30.97 per hour

Location

Belleville, ON

Job date

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 03:49:15 GMT

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