Hamilton Health Sciences
5 South is a post surgical cardiac unit comprised of both step down and ward beds. An interdisciplinary team provides both tertiary and community level care to cardiac surgical patients.
As a member of the healthcare team, provides clerical, administrative or business support to patients, families and those providing service and/or care. The incumbent functions according to the job description for Business Clerks.
days, evenings, weekends, holidays
1. Grade 12 or equivalent
2. Graduate of community college secretarial or office administration program or equivalent or equivalent office experience
3. Medical Terminology Certificate 1 and 2 or demonstrated knowledge equivalent to the Medical Terminology Certificate 1 and 2 acquired in a different Business Clerk position, which may be subject to testing
4. Demonstrated keyboarding skills at 40 wpm
5. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in using computer
6. Demonstrated mathematical skills related to payroll, budget and statistical documents
7. Demonstrated ability to sit for long periods, repetitive reaching, repetitive bending
8. Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, public relations and problem-solving skills
9. Ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly
10. Demonstrated ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively
11. Demonstrated ability to appreciate the confidential nature of the position
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements: