Communication Clerk - Medicine (GMCH) #2026-161

whca· Clerical
📍 Fergus, Ontario, CanadaRegular Part Time💰 USD 25–27

About this role

July 17, 2026


GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL


POSTING #2026-161


COMMUNICATION CLERK - MEDICINE

(REGULAR PART TIME)


One (1) regular part time Communication Clerk opportunity is available in the Medicine Department at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.


This position is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for facilitating effective communication and providing reception and clerical support to the department including:

  • Electronic Registration/Admission/Discharge/Transfer of patients
  • Assessing medical records
  • Reporting requirements on provincial web based programs (i.e. CCIS)
  • Responding to patient and health care team requests by phone and in person
  • Word processing, order entry
  • Processing physician orders
  • Chart assembly, filing, requisition completion, form photocopying
  • Arranging tests/procedures and transportation (working knowledge of PTAC)
  • Maintaining clerical supplies in the department


 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Medical terminology course required
  • Medical Office Administration Certificate (or related program) preferred
  • Previous clerical experience in a medical setting required
  • Skilled in computer applications, including Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Meditech programs (ADT and Order Entry an asset)
  • Working knowledge of BORN (Better Outcomes Registry of Ontario) would be an asset
  • Excellent clerical proficiency    
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management expertise to cope in a challenging and often stressful environment
  • Documented dependability (excellent attendance record)
  • Satisfactory performance and attendance required
  • Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
  • Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired


HOURS OF WORK: As per department schedule including shift work, weekend rotation, and Statutory Holidays.


SALARY: $25.31 to $27.04 per hour


Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/ 


INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address.


EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. 


Groves Memorial Community Hospital strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment.  Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.


Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

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