Information Services Clerk

Information Services Clerk

Position Overview

To perform the clerical and/or receptionist duties within the Information Services portfolio: Reception / Registration / Switchboard / Health Data functional areas.

Position Responsibilities

  • Update patient demographic Information and Register Patient visit data into the Meditech System.
  • Enter / update required information into ERNI, CRITICAL and other web-based programs as needed.
  • Interact and take directions with/from Patients, Visitors and other staff, as required.
  • Required to communicate effectively with people at all levels, in person and on the telephone, when providing or obtaining information.
  • Using your skilled clerical perception, you will be required to accurately observe pertinent details contained within written material and when documenting received data and/or filing reports.
  • You must be alert, possess a good memory, present a pleasant personality and employ tact and diplomacy in always carrying out the position responsibilities.
  • You will be required to handle highly sensitive information confidentially.
  • Must maintain good working relationships with departmental staff, health care providers and all other hospital staff as per the Respectful Workplace Policy established at TDH.
  • To perform other departmental responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary graduates from an Office Administration, Medical Administration, Business Administration or other related graduate program is mandatory.
  • Previous work experience in the clerical office environment and knowledge of medical terminology would be an asset.
  • Must have the ability to perform / apply routine office procedures / clerical tasks (typing 40 wpm, filing rapidly and accurately).
  • Must have strong abilities to work with computer data entry systems.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Must have the ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative with minimal supervision within a team environment.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written.
  • Must have the clerical perception to check entries such as names, titles and chart numbers and to file material in proper sequence.
  • Must possess the ability to understand instructions, and to exercise good judgment when meeting and dealing with patients, visitors, and other professionals.
  • Polished phone demeanor, tone and etiquette are required.
  • Employment history which demonstrates regular attendance at work.
  • Must have the physical ability to work while sitting or standing most of the working day and be able to bend, reach, lift and crouch while using departmental files.
  • Must be flexible with shifts (able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays).
  • Current resume is required and must pass a security check.
  • Current registration, switchboard, chart assembly and scanning experience would be an asset.
  • Must possess the ability to provide effective services to clients/patients in both English and French. Individuals who meet the language requirements of this post are invited to submit their résumé for consideration.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $27.85 – $29.60/ hours $54.307.50-$57,720.00
  • Option to enroll in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
May 28, 2025

The Details

Working at the TADH
Title
Information Services Clerk
Department
Health Records
Position Status
Part-Time
Hours of Work
20.5 hours / week; shift work requirement (days, nights, weekends & holidays)
Rate of Pay
$27.85 – $29.60/ hours $54.307.50-$57,720.00
Benefits
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Deadline
Until Filled
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