Ward Clerk

Union: NonUnion
Site: Toronto General Hospital 
Department: Inpatient Psychiatry
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Work Model: OnSite
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Weekdays/Weekends
Status: Permanent FullTime
Closing Date: June 4 2025

Position Summary:

In support of the efficient operation of the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit 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; and 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 onthejob 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 problemsolving 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 offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs 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.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime