Slating Clerk

Position Overview

Responsibilities:

• Performs functions necessary for the completion of the daily Operating Room slate.
• Maintains sound relations with Physicians and associated staff in activities related to the preparation of the Operating Room Slate.
• Scrutinizes all pre‑operative patient records for scheduled surgical bookings for accuracy and completion.
• Assigns times for surgical procedures in accordance with established guidelines.
• Prepares the following on a daily basis:
  • a) O.R. Worksheet.
  • b) O.R. Slate.
  • c) Patient Lists.
  • d) Preference/Case Cart Cards.
  • e) Statistics.
• Generates and distributes Operating Room slate daily to assigned departments.
• Maintains records and reports as required.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional conduct in all matters pertaining to hospital, patients, families, staff members and suppliers.
• Relieves, replaces or assists other staff as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and demonstrates safe work practices.
• Meets own learning needs related to the position through inservices, staff meetings, and independent study.

Experience

• Previous Slating Clerk experience required.
• Experience with E-Booking and PART preferred.

• Experience with SIMS slating preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completion of Grade 12 required.
• Medical terminology course required (must score at least 75% on tests requiring interpretation of medical terms and abbreviations).
• Health Unit Clerk course preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated competence in the use of various communication technologies including telephone, and voice-mail systems required.
• Demonstrated competence using a variety of software applications including Word, Access, and Outlook required (must score at least 75% on tests requiring application of these specific programs).
• High level of proficiency in Excel for statistics required (must score at least 75% on a hospital administered test).
• Typing speed of a minimum of 60 wpm required.
• Ability to effectively maintain records and reports related to the position.
• Ability to effectively:
  • a) Relate on an interpersonal basis with others.
  • b) Work under stressful conditions, and;
  • c) Retain data on a confidential basis required.
• Demonstrated ability to read, converse, and write proficiently in the English language required.
• Ability to complete the position on a regular basis.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable