Ward Clerk
- 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 1J5, Canada
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- 37.5 Hours per Week
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- English
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Original job description
Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
Job Description
Union: CUPE Clerical Bargaining Unit
New or Replacement: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Inpatient Psychiatry & Eating Disorders Program
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $20.83 - $26.04 per hour
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Weekdays/Weekends
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 Year Contract)
Closing Date: October 15, 2026
Position Summary:
In support of the efficient operation of the Inpatient Psychiatry & Eating Disorders Program, the principal responsibilities of the Ward Clerk include:
- Performing reception responsibilities
- Providing clerical support
- Organizing and maintaining patient charts, electronic and paper information filing systems
- Performing patient administration functions including scheduling and coordinating appointments/meetings/events, maintaining written and/or electronic calendar/schedules, etc;
- Coordinating unit administrative functions; ensuring the efficient operation of the unit, within the scope of authority;
- Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
- Minimum one (1) year recent related clerical experience
- General knowledge of office practices, processes, and procedures
- Previous on-the-job computer word processing/spreadsheet experience
- Good data entry/keyboarding skills
- Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards
- Ability to work effectively and safely when dealing with stressful situations
- Knowledge of Emergency Assistance Codes
- Completion of a recognized post- secondary secretarial arts program at the certificate level or equivalent preferred
- Experience working in a Microsoft Office software environment
- Experience working in a health care environment preferred
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred
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 compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
- HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
- Wellness services & offerings
- Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
- 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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Ward Clerk is responsible for performing reception duties, providing clerical support, and maintaining patient charts and electronic filing systems. They also coordinate unit administrative functions and manage scheduling for appointments and events to ensure efficient unit operations.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent and at least one year of recent clerical experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong data entry skills, and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.
Skills
- Clerical support
- Data entry
- Keyboarding
- Patient charting
- Scheduling
- Reception
- Microsoft Office
- Medical terminology
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Emergency assistance codes
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Wellness services
- Corporate discounts
- Travel discounts
- Restaurant discounts
- Parking discounts
- Phone plan discounts
- Auto insurance discounts
- On-site gyms
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Ward Clerk
- Clerical
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Eating Disorders Program
- Patient Administration
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Terminology
- Hospital
- Healthcare
- Reception
- Scheduling
- Record Keeping
- Emergency Assistance Codes
- Administrative Support