Patient Access Clerk - Bed Management - VH/UH (Multiple Positions)

Posting Period

Open:           May 8, 2024

Deadline:      May 21, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name

Bed Management - Victoria Hospital / University Hospital

Reporting to the Manager of Patient Access and Flow, the Patient Access Clerk is responsible for the hospital’s bed management function, including accurate and timely processing, documentation and communication of the assignment of a hospital bed to patient admissions and transfers. The Patient Access Clerk is also responsible for all elective bookings, census, prompt answering of One Number calls and coordinating repatriations. They also schedule, preregister and check in inpatients and outpatients as well as update patient information..

Rate of Pay:                           $27.23 per hour - $29.49 per hour

Status:                                    Regular Part-Time

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a health care office assistant certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the hospital
• Minimum one (1) year recent, related Hospital experience
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Cerner, Electronic Patient Record, Workload Measurement
• Proficient knowledge of hospital admission process
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Vision, Purpose and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis 

Immunization Requirements:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccination as acceptable to the hospital.
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect.  LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.