Business Clerk at Hamilton Health Sciences

St. Peter's Restorative Care serves the rehabilitation needs of adults with a multiple medical and/or functionally complex condition(s) which may include stroke or orthopaedic conditions such as arthritis or fracture, or deconditioning. The patient has clearly defined goals and is expected to benefit from low intensity, long duration interventions provided by an interprofessional team. The patient’s goals can realistically be attained within a 90 day length of stay. Restorative Care is time limited and directed toward discharge home by helping patients reach their maximum level of functioning, independence and comfort. Typical patient goals include improved ability to manage activities of daily living, mobility, wheelchair seating, continence, communication and adaptation to an altered level of functioning.

The Business Clerk is responsible for providing clerical and receptionist services to the various Programs. Works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. Creates and promotes positive public relations. Communicates effectively across all departments and sectors within the hospital and with community health related institutions/agencies as well as with patients, family members and the general public.
 

1.Medical Office Administration, including Medical Terminology, at Community College level
2. Minimum three years recent secretarial/clerical experience, preferably in a hospital setting
3. Demonstrated competence in general office procedures and secretarial/ administrative/clerical skills including: composition of routine correspondence, Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook), MIS reporting tools (e.g. GRASP, Point Click Care), Meditech, and the ability to learn and apply new applications as necessary
4. Demonstrated organizational and problem solving skills including being capable of working with minimum direction in a busy environment subject to frequent interruptions
5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, initiative and ability to communicate effectively and the flexibility to interact with many and varied clients/patients/ families/physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team
6. Knowledge of confidentiality, code of conduct and conflict of interest policies/procedures and practices and maintains compliance with all

Hamilton Health fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All Internal applicants may apply online through the Careers website or by submitting a Competition Application Form. External applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 1-877-667-2700 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during the interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

-Article 30 (k) – CUPE Collective Agreement
-Article 10.7 (d) – ONA Collective Agreement
-Article 13.01 (b) (ii) – OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
-Article 14.04 – OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
-Article 2.07 and Article 13 – PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

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