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Position Overview Reporting to the Manager Health Services, or Nurse In-Charge, the incumbent receives patients to the clinic/unit and ensures appropriate documentation is completed accurately. Acts as a communication link for the unit, answering telephone calls, determining urgency, and forwarding calls or taking and relaying messages. Obtains, assembles and maintains charts. Transcribes physicians orders. Schedules appointments/tests for patients and obtains test results. Performs a variety of tasks for the care and comfort of patients. Prepares payroll information for the area. Maintains clinic/unit supplies, compiles statistical information and performs other miscellaneous duties as required. Enters patient data into applicable information systems. Follows all HSC policy and procedures and/or specific clinic standard operating procedures. Experience Previous related work experience preferred. Current hospital-based information systems/programs; scheduling systems/programs preferred. Education Complete high school education, Manitoba standards. Successful completion of a recognized Unit Clerk training program required. Medical terminology (75% pass mark) required. Qualifications and Skills Typing/keyboarding skills minimum 40 wpm required. Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written). Ability to organize, manage time and prioritize workload. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and seek assistance as necessary. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities. Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands. Ability to operate information technology equipment as required, e.g. fax, photocopier, computer, etc. Preference will be given to candidates competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledgeable in Aboriginal customs, beliefs, and practices. Physical Requirements Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Employment Eligibility and Screening This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Employment Equity Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application. #J-18808-Ljbffr