Unit Clerk - Mental Health Unit 2

Duties will include a variety of reception and clerical functions including registering patients; answering telephone; completing requisitions; transcribing doctors' orders; scheduling appointments; ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies; preparing stretchers; filing; data entry on computer system; staff scheduling. Other duties as required.

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• One (1) year recent relevant clerical experience in a healthcare setting, or recent Medical Office Administration Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution required
• Grade 12 diploma required
• Medical terminology certificate required
• A minimum of 30 wpm typing speed required
• Must have fast and accurate computer data entry skills
• Must have familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience using patient related databases.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and function independently in a busy environment
• Good interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to diplomatically respond to inquiries from staff, volunteers, patients, family members and members of the general public
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
• Must be physically able to perform the job: prolonged periods of time sitting; standing; walking; and pushing and pulling variety of wheeled equipment.
• Satisfactory employment record and attendance record required
• Relevant experience in a Mental Health inpatient setting

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

 

Hours: Monday to Sunday;  7.5 hour shifts, 10:00 to 18:00 (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary:  $30.04 to $30.65 per hour

Date Posted:  May 26, 2026

Internal application deadline:  June 2, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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