Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Coding, Med Legal and Inquiry, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Communications Clerk is responsible for: performing duties on a rotating basis at the Telephone Inquiry Desk and the Back Office to include: answering and transferring all incoming calls; directing inquiries; using the Public Address and External Paging Systems to contact physicians and Administrative Personnel; making emergency announcements; maintaining directories and records of phone lists, etc.; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Six (6) months related* experience; or,
• Six (6) months customer service experience where the primary function was acting as a direct point of contact for customers via telephone and in person.

Note: Experience as Unit Clerk, Unit Assistant, Receptionist, Secretary, Slating Clerk or Dispatcher is deemed to meet the definition of "related" experience.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12, or recognized equivalent.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Fluently bilingual in both English and French. ***
• Ability to work in a Windows operating environment.
• Keyboarding skills.
• Keyboarding speed: 35 wpm.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to interact well with others.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Good telephone manner.
• Ability to adapt readily to stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

***The candidate must be able to understand and speak French at a proficiency level that allows them to sustain varied in-depth conversations with patients and families. Language proficiency will be evaluated in order to assess the applicant’s proficiency level. For more information on the required proficiency level, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Le candidat doit pouvoir comprendre et parler le français afin de soutenir une variété de conversations avec les patients et les familles. Une évaluation de la maîtrise de la langue sera effectuée dans le but de vérifier le niveau de compétence du candidat. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet du niveau linguistique, veuillez communiquer avec le service des Ressources humaines.

A RESUME IS REQUIRED WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable