Company Bio
Quinte Health Care (QHC), located in south/central Ontario, is an integrated system of hospitals working with our partners to provide exceptional care. Our four hospitals: Belleville General Hospital, Trenton Memorial Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and North Hastings Hospital, offer high-quality, comprehensive health services to nearly 200,000 people throughout the region.
With fantastic restaurants, a thriving arts and culture scene, and more than 40 wineries, the Quinte region is an excellent place to live. The array of parks, picturesque beaches, golf courses, and waterfront trails, provide plenty of opportunity for outdoor adventure. This dynamic, growing community offers affordable housing in both urban and rural settings and is an easy commute to larger centres such as Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa and Montreal. Visit www.bayofquinte.ca to learn more about the region.
QHC’s vision is to provide exceptional and compassionate care and to be valued by our communities and inspired by the people we serve. We strive to enhance the quality and safety of care, create an exceptional safety experience, provide effective care transitions, and be an exceptional workplace. In applying to any of our careers, all candidates will promote a safe environment by informing their manager of any relevant issues related to patients, families or staff and maintain a focus on patient and staff safety in all aspects of duties performed.
Required
- Post-Secondary School Education in medical secretary/medical transcription or equivalent combination of education (minimum of grade 12) and relative working experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Must have demonstrated typing and other basic clerical skills including computer/word processing, e-mail and faxing experience.
Duties
- Answers telephones, takes and delivers messages, screens and re-routes calls: contacts individuals within and outside the hospital as necessary.
- Locates and informs nursing personnel of any requests for assistance received from patients and other departments.
- Under the direct supervision of the nurse in charge, calls staff re scheduling changes. Makes correct changes on staff time sheet in ESP program
- Strategize with Charge Nurse and Manager regarding unit staffing inclusive of cross site staff.
- Performs order entry functions in Meditech, and other computer data input as necessary.
- Performs clerical work for the nursing unit, including the maintenance of patients’ charts and the ordering of adequate stationery supplies.
- Provides notification by phone for urgent/emergent patients coming from home or other organizations.
- Prepares charts and assembles pertinent prerequisite information for urgent/emergent patients.
- Strong public relations/team communication and organizational skills.
- Computer skills including: Meditech, Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Must be able to accept direction and work with minimum supervision.
- Other duties as assigned.
Closing Statement
Quinte Health Care is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity
Quinte Health Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 for assistance.
Physical Demands Analysis
Strength
- Required Rarely – lifting average 5-10 pounds’ maximum 15 pounds, carrying, pushing/pulling
Mobility
- Required Often – prolonged sitting
- Required Occasionally – standing and walking on hard surfaces, bending/stooping
Dexterity
- Required Often – prolonged fine finger movements
- Required Frequently – gripping/grasping, eye/hand coordination
- Required Briefly – reaching with both hands
Skills
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