Clerk IV - Operating Room

Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on June 11, 2025.

About Joseph Brant Hospital:

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

Responsibilities:

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Answer phone calls - relay messages, liaise between staff, physicians, units and public
• Comply with ORBC statistics and Safer Health Care Now
• Maintain data base for Management Information System (MIS) Stats as required
• Collect and distribute monthly statistics as required
• Create and circulate daily procedure list for next 24 hours under the direction of the Manager
• Schedule elective procedures and maintain physician operating blocks in Meditech
• Schedule emergency cases as required
• Initiate calls as required
• Communicate available Operating Room (OR) time to physicians/offices
• Enter records for OR/APU/Cataract/Endoscopy procedures as required
• Review and inform staff of incomplete or inaccurate records
• Direct and assist visitors (including sales reps, maintenance, etc.) to appropriate personnel as necessary
• Order and maintain inventory of supplies
• Provide coverage and support in the OR Main/ OR Booking/ APU/ Endoscopy
• Other duties as per department needs

Qualifications:

• Diploma Program or equivalent in related field is required
• Medical Terminology level 1 and 2 required; may be obtained through related Diploma Program
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry
• Knowledge of Meditech OR Scheduling Module/ Order Entry (OE)/ Electronic Medical Records (EMR) required
• Current or recent Clerk IV experience required (within the last 2 years)
• Current or recent Operating Room experience is required (within the last 2 years)
• Experience with MIS & ORBC stats is preferred
• Recent experience with BCS Eventus booking procedures is preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of IPAC standards and its relationship to the Operating Room
• Demonstrated accurate typing skills with typing speed of at least 60 w.p.m. is required (testing will be conducted)
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines under pressure while working in a busy environment with regular interruptions
• Working knowledge of Vendor processes and ability to provide direction to them
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, performance, and flexibility required

PLEASE NOTE: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.

Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at [email protected] or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.

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