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Purpose:

The Clinic Assistant provides clerical support to the various Clinics in Ambulatory Care and Ophthalmology by providing assistance to staff and physicians, and being first point of contact for patients and visitors. Daily routines include: data collection and entry, reception, customer service, patient and staff scheduling, monitoring and ordering supplies, some special assignments may occur.

Duties:

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Office Administration, Health Office Administration Certificate or equivalent education and/or experience in a health care environment.

Experience:

• Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment including experience in the development of spreadsheets, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Visio.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills

Ability:

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations. .
• Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
• Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
• Proficiency and accuracy in clerical tasks including data entry, keyboarding, data collection, filing systems, documentation etc.
• Proficiency in using telephone systems, computers, video and phone conference equipment.
• Knowledge of hospital software applications such as Meditech, ADM,CWS and order entry.
• Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, ICCARE Values and Standards of Performance.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.