Closed listing

Accommodations Clerk – Patient Registration – Part time

Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada

Part-time

This opening has closed.

The original listing is kept below for reference.

Find open jobs More jobs with this employer

About employer

Job details

Job type: Part-time
Closing date: Nov 1, 2026
Experience: 3 years’ work related experience in a health care environment.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Similar jobs hiring now

Search current openings

Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Duties

Coordinates system patient flow and bed placement activities in compliance with bed management policies/procedures.
Liaises with hospital staff for admission and transfer of patients.
Performs bed flow functions and patient placement processes, including operating and managing the electronic bedboard and maintains integrity with real time data entry of all pertinent patient information.
Controls and monitor bed assignments with the placement of patients in the appropriate service and accommodation at the time of admission.
Closely monitors bed census and inpatient unit activity to ensure bed flow optimization and timely access to reduce bed turnaround times. Maintain an accurate bed census at all times and assign beds according to availability, medical need, insurance coverage and accommodation request.
Identifies available beds in accordance with established unit specific admission criteria.
Monitors ER wait times and coordinates timely placement of patients.
Completes and maintains on-line Criticall statistical information to ensure external partners have communication and an accurate regional bed picture.
Register all patients presenting to Emergency in Meditech. Validate all patient information and update changes as necessary.
Identify patients flagged for infection control through the registration process. Place a red dot on the patient chart once printed.
Ensures completion of preferred accommodation information at time of registration and obtains signatures on the room request and insurance form
Issues hospital labels and prepares all documentation required by the applicable departments.
Coordinates and maintains effective office procedures and efficient work flows; including updating statistical data as required, filing , updating of all clinic paper work as required, data entry, billing functions, reporting, reception and customer service, document distribution and ordering and monitoring of supplies.
Assisting in the efficient and effective operation of the admitting department.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Diploma in Office Administration or equivalent education/experience preferably in a healthcare environment.

Experience

3 years’ work related experience in a health care environment.

Ability

Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment including experience in the development of spreadsheets, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Visio.
Keyboard proficiency (40-45 wpm) and accurate computer data entry skills.
Proficiency and accuracy in clerical tasks including data entry, keyboarding, filing systems, documentation etc.
Proficiency in using telephone systems, data projectors, laptop computers, video and phone conference equipment.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high pressure fast paced environment.
Able to demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking and organizational skills.
Able to prioritize workload and function independently in a busy environment.
Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes, interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
Able to demonstrate excellent customer service and service recovery skills.
Able to demonstrate behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, iCcare Way.

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 as necessary. Only those selected for testing/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

About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, bed assignments, and real-time bed census information to support timely patient placement and efficient hospital bed flow. Register Emergency patients, verify and update records, manage required documentation and statistical data, and provide administrative and customer service support to the admitting department.

Requirements

A diploma in Office Administration or equivalent education or experience is preferred, along with three years of related work experience in a healthcare environment. Candidates should have strong computer and clerical skills, accurate data-entry and keyboarding ability, and the capacity to prioritize, solve problems, and communicate professionally in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Patient Registration
Bed Management
Patient Flow Coordination
Bed Placement
Electronic Bedboard Management
Accurate Data Entry
Microsoft Office
Spreadsheet Development
Keyboarding
Clerical Administration
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Organization
Prioritization
Customer Service
Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Patient Registration
Bed Management
Patient Flow
Bed Placement
Admissions
Patient Transfers
Electronic Bedboard
Bed Census
Emergency Department
Meditech
Criticall
Infection Control
Accommodation Requests
Insurance Forms
Microsoft Office
Spreadsheets
Word
PowerPoint
Outlook
Visio
Data Entry
Keyboarding
Filing Systems
Billing
Statistical Reporting
Customer Service
Service Recovery
Healthcare Administration

Report this job