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Working together to provide outstanding integrated health care to our communities delivering best patient outcomes with exemplary standards and compassion, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site.
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As a Bed Allocation Clerk, you will work with the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare interprofessional team to determine safe and effective bed allocation assignments for admitted patients. The Bed Allocation Clerk also collaborates with MAHC external partners on repatriations and referrals working closely with Physicians, Inpatient Managers, Clinical Leads, Patient Flow Navigators, and Environmental Services team to keep patients moving through the system. This role requires an ability to make priority decisions which impact patient access, patient flow, patient care and potentially corporate liability.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)
- Successful completion of a recognized college program in a related field or equivalent experience
- Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course
- Previous experience in a bed allocation role and/or patient flow role
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)
- Knowledge and comprehension of hospital operations and patient flow
- Promotes and provides patient / family-centred care
- Excellent computer skills having worked with Microsoft Office Word and Excel
- Highly motivated and flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to new situations/challenges
- Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Physically able to meet work demands.
- Working at both sites is a requirement of this position.
ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC
- Staff referral program (Earn up to $1000 for each successful Permanent Part Time and Permanent Full Time new hire you refer to MAHC).
- Extended health benefits (Permanent Full-Time only).
- Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Location: Multi-Site, working on-site at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.
Recruitment Process
Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
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We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.
Conditions of employment for external hires include;
- Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada
- Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check
Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled
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