Clerk, Nutrition: Dietary Records

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Union: CUPE Clerical
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports to: Manager
Wage range: $25.59 - $26.35 per hour (Start Rate: $25.59 per hour in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Shifts: 1400-1900; every Saturday and Sunday
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Posted Date: December 23, 2024
Closing Date: December 30, 2024

Position Summary:

The Diet Clerk is responsible for performing clerical functions to support the effective operation of the Nutrition Services department

Duties:

• Updating diet order information in the patient card files
• Writing and updating central feeding ticket, in accordance with established protocols
• Receiving and processing dietary requests from nurses, ward clerks, dietitians and patients on a continuous basis
• Generating required print jobs from the computerized patient information system
• Entering patient diet orders menu selections in the Diet Office information system
• Performing other related computer responsibilities as assigned
• Summarizing statistics, as per established schedule
• Ensuing the efficient operation of the Diet Office, within scope of authority
• Performing all clerical functions within the department in order to cover for vacations and/or sick relief

• Completion of Grade 12 or recognized equivalent
• Up to one (1) year related experience in an administrative or clerical role
• Alpha numeric data entry skills
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English fluently
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures and standards
• Experienced in Microsoft Office applications, preferred
• CBORD, Epic or equivalent software experience, preferred

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially. University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.