Business Clerk at Hamilton Health Sciences in Hamilton, Ontario, CA

Ward F5 is an active adult general internal medicine that provides care for Acute Medicine and Telemetry patients. An interdisciplinary team provides care to an acutely ill, primarily geriatric, patient population, including patients with multi-system chronic illnesses.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the business clerk provides clerical, administrative and business support to patients, families and members of the healthcare team. Functions according to the job description for Business Clerks.

1. Graduate of community college secretarial or office administration program or equivalent office experience
2. Medical Terminology Certificate 1 and 2 or demonstrated knowledge equivalent to the Medical Terminology Certificate 1 and 2 acquired in a different Business Clerk position, which may be subject to testing
3. Demonstrated proficient keyboard skills (40 WPM)
4. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, Microsoft Works, Excel, Outlook/Exchange, PeopleSoft Time & Labour data entry
5. Mathematical skills related to payroll, budget and statistical documents
6. Demonstrated excellent communication (verbal and written), teamwork, time management, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
7. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work well independently
8. Demonstrated ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively
9. Demonstrated ability to appreciate the confidential nature of the position
10. Ability to sit for long periods, repetitive reaching, repetitive bending
11. Current BCLS certification
12. Demonstrated attributes that contribute to a respectful caring environment
13. Demonstrated commitment to professional development
14. Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply human resource policies and procedures and collective agreement language
15. Recent experience (within 2 years) in a business clerk role in an inpatient clinical setting

Hamilton Health Sciences 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 and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an 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