Company Description
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Schroeder Arthritis Institute
Work Model: On-Site
Reports to: Clinic Manager
Grade: A0:05
Hours: 37.5 hours per Week
Salary: $21.07 - $26.34 per hour
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: September 19, 2024
The Schroeder Arthritis Institute is the largest multidisciplinary arthritis hub in Canada, integrating medical, surgical and basic science aspects of Hand, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis and Rheumatology with a goal of making a global impact in discovery, learning and patient care. The Orthopedic Program within the Schroeder Arthritis Institute is embarking on advancing integrated Arthritis care for the future to improve patient and essential care partner experience and outcomes throughout their care journey.
Duties
- Preparing and prepping charts for scanning
- Utilizing excellent time management skills as well as advanced data management tools to facilitate the maintenance, interpretation and transfer of important data fields from complex documents/materials
- Maintaining and organizing paper information filing/retrieving methods, systems or formats
- Performing clerical responsibilities
Qualifications
- At minimum completion of high school or equivalent
- Successful completion of a recognized data entry program or post-secondary Medical Secretary/Medical Business Office Program at the Diploma or Certification Level preferred
- Current medical clerical/data entry experience for a minimum of 2 years
- Current experience with Microsoft Office or equivalent including Excel, Word, database and spreadsheet programs
- Excellent data entry/keyboarding skills with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
- Experience in a health care environment and a strong understanding of medical terminology
- Excellent time management skills required and the ability to complete detailed work independently
- Ability to understand verbal work orders/instructions and to follow up appropriately
- Ability to read and understand short notes, brief forms/instructions, detailed forms, standard memos/letters
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages, ratios and/or averages
- Ability to operate simple equipment
- Some problem solving skills
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with UHN standards
- Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-task
- Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy
- Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
- Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
Additional Information
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.