2600002981 - Unit Clerk
- Oshawa, ON, Canada
Wage Schedule: $29.560 - $30.890 per hour · Full-time
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Original job description
Job Title: Unit Clerk
Status: Temporary Part Time
Department: Psychiatry General
Program: Mental Health & Addictions
8 Hour Shifts, days, evenings, weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $29.560 - $30.890 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600002981 (subsequent)
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 10 November 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 16 November 2026.
Duties And Responsibilities
To function as a receptionist, performing a wide variety of clerical duties including: maintaining patient charts; facilitating the admission/discharge/transfer process; receiving and responding to telephone enquiries; receiving and processing doctor's orders with accuracy; ensuring department supplies are monitored and reordered; submitting various work orders; handling Forms of the Mental Health Act in a timely and organized manner; maintaining orderly paperwork, and coordinating off-program medical services. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Medical Office Administration Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Proven knowledge of medical terminology (tested);
- Previous experience in transcribing doctor's orders;
- Exceptional organizational skills will enable you to prioritize, coordinate and perform a wide range of clerical duties necessary to the efficient functioning of the department;
- Working knowledge of Meditech;
- Proven keyboarding skills of 35 wpm (tested);
- Proven knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (tested - basic level);
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written in order to effectively interact with all levels of staff, patients and their families;
- Ability to work productively with frequent distractions and interruptions;
- Ability to work in a stressful environment;
- Must have satisfactory performance record;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .
Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Conditions Of Employment
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
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Responsibilities
Provide reception and clerical support for the Psychiatry General Program, including maintaining patient charts, processing admissions, discharges, and transfers, and responding to telephone enquiries. Process physician orders, monitor supplies, manage Mental Health Act forms and paperwork, submit work orders, and coordinate off-program medical services.
Requirements
A Medical Office Administration diploma or equivalent education and experience is required, along with medical terminology knowledge and experience transcribing physician orders. Candidates must demonstrate organizational and communication skills, working knowledge of Meditech, keyboarding at 35 words per minute, basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills, and the ability to work amid interruptions and stress.
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Transcribing Physician Orders
- Patient Chart Maintenance
- Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers
- Telephone Reception
- Clerical Administration
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Communication
- Meditech
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Keyboarding
- Supply Monitoring
- Mental Health Act Forms
- Coordination of Medical Services
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Medical Office Administration
- Medical Terminology
- Physician Orders
- Patient Charts
- Admissions
- Discharges
- Transfers
- Meditech
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Keyboarding
- Mental Health Act
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health
- Addictions
- Clerical Duties
- Reception
- Supply Monitoring
- Work Orders
- Medical Services
- Patient Safety
- Environmental Safety
- Communication
- Organization
- Prioritization