Communication Clerk - Medicine (GMCH) #2026-190

whca Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Fergus Temporary Mid-level Communications

Mid-level Communications role at whca. Fergus · temporary.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll manage electronic patient registration, admissions, discharges, and transfers
You'll provide reception support and answer patient and care-team requests by phone or in person
You'll process physician orders, assemble charts, file records, complete requisitions, and copy forms
You'll arrange tests, procedures, and transportation while applying PTAC knowledge
You'll submit required information through provincial web programs and maintain department supplies

What you bring

You need a medical terminology course and prior clerical work in a medical setting
A Medical Office Administration Certificate or related program is preferred
You should be comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Meditech applications
BORN experience, plus Meditech ADT and Order Entry knowledge, would be an asset
You'll need strong communication, organization, time management, dependability, and attendance

Who this fits

You'll suit a temporary part-time, unionized hospital role in Fergus with shift work, weekend rotation, and statutory holiday coverage. The work calls for someone who can stay organized and communicate well in a challenging, sometimes stressful department. Before hiring, you'll need satisfactory reference checks, a Police Vulnerable Sector Check, and a pre-employment health assessment.

From the employer

August 27, 2026

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

POSTING #2026-190

COMMUNICATION CLERK - MEDICINE

(TEMPORARY PART TIME)

One (1) temporary 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.