Job opportunity
Unit Clerk - Odette Cancer Centre Chemotherapy Department - Casual - 2026-18709
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Summary of Duties:
Co-ordinates the patient care support services within the Chemotherapy Department (Systemic Therapy Program) at the Odette Cancer Centre. As an integral part of the health care team and front-line staff, responsibilities include: Providing a broad range of clerical, appointment and receptionist services; Responding to general enquiries; Scheduling outpatient tests and procedures required by the oncologists; Coordinating and scheduling electronic physician orders including chemotherapy appointments with applicable software; Preparing and delivering next day patient lists to chemotherapy nursing staff; Responsible for retrieving completed chemotherapy consents and scanning into applicable computer software; Ordering supplies; and Providing relief coverage and support services within the department. Unit Clerks will be cross-trained to function effectively in the various clerical duties within the Chemotherapy Department.
Qualifications/Skills:
Requires the completion of one year of Community College or equivalent education
Minimum one year of administrative/business experience required in a health care setting preferred
Proven accurate keyboarding (minimum net 40 w.p.m. OR net data entry 106 k.p.m.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred
Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) as well as working knowledge of in-house computer software (e.g. Excelicare, E-sheet, EPR, and CHARM) required
Demonstrated excellent customer service/patient-focused approach required
Ability to prioritize, organize and follow-through on multiple demands with strong time management skills; attentive and flexible to multiple tasks and timelines required
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills oral, written and comprehension
Tact and diplomacy in handling and dealing with confidential information; sensitivity working with oncology patients and family essential
Requires well-developed interpersonal and team skills in a fast-paced work environment.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with interprofessional staff members and external stakeholders as required via telephone and email
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Apply on source site Co-ordinates the patient care support services within the Chemotherapy Department (Systemic Therapy Program) at the Odette Cancer Centre. As an integral part of the health care team and front-line staff, responsibilities include: Providing a broad range of clerical, appointment and receptionist services; Responding to general enquiries; Scheduling outpatient tests and procedures required by the oncologists; Coordinating and scheduling electronic physician orders including chemotherapy appointments with applicable software; Preparing and delivering next day patient lists to chemotherapy nursing staff; Responsible for retrieving completed chemotherapy consents and scanning into applicable computer software; Ordering supplies; and Providing relief coverage and support services within the department. Unit Clerks will be cross-trained to function effectively in the various clerical duties within the Chemotherapy Department.
Qualifications/Skills:
Requires the completion of one year of Community College or equivalent education
Minimum one year of administrative/business experience required in a health care setting preferred
Proven accurate keyboarding (minimum net 40 w.p.m. OR net data entry 106 k.p.m.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred
Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) as well as working knowledge of in-house computer software (e.g. Excelicare, E-sheet, EPR, and CHARM) required
Demonstrated excellent customer service/patient-focused approach required
Ability to prioritize, organize and follow-through on multiple demands with strong time management skills; attentive and flexible to multiple tasks and timelines required
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills oral, written and comprehension
Tact and diplomacy in handling and dealing with confidential information; sensitivity working with oncology patients and family essential
Requires well-developed interpersonal and team skills in a fast-paced work environment.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with interprofessional staff members and external stakeholders as required via telephone and email
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