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Halton Healthcare

Publicly funded regional hospital network

Clerk 2

Full-TimePosted on 10/1/2026Deadline 10/8/26
CA$28.00 - CA$34.98/hr
Junior
Certification
Oakville, ON, Canada
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About the job

Requirements
  • An office administration diploma from a recognized college or equivalent experience is required.
  • A medical terminology certificate or equivalent working experience is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience working in a comparable position is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute.
  • Fast and accurate data-entry skills.
  • Experience using patient-related databases such as Meditech.
  • Ability to prioritize workload and work independently in a busy environment.
  • Interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Customer service skills.
  • Ability to respond diplomatically to inquiries from staff, volunteers, patients, family members, and the general public.
  • Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
  • Physical ability to perform the job, including prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, and pushing and pulling wheeled equipment.
  • Availability for shifts on short notice.
  • Satisfactory employment and attendance record.
  • Compliance with pre-employment medical clearance and applicable immunization policies is required.
  • Proof of vaccination or a documented medical exemption is required.
Responsibilities
  • Receive and register patients.
  • Prepare charts.
  • Book appointments.
  • File documents.
  • Communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and visitors.
  • Answer telephone inquiries.
  • Order supplies.
  • Enter orders for laboratory, diagnostic, and physician requests.
  • Perform other general office duties.

About the company

Halton Healthcare operates three community hospitals in Halton Region, offering 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient care, maternal and child health, mental health, geriatrics, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes programs, and ambulatory clinics. It uses the da Vinci robotic system to support advanced surgical procedures introduced in May 2026. The organization is publicly funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and governed by a voluntary board, with Melissa Farrell as President and CEO since June 2023. Its goal is to provide compassionate, high-quality, integrated community hospital care for about 400,000 residents in Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills, supported by accreditation at the Accredited with Exemplary Standing level.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oakville, Canada

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Ontario funded more than $150 million in August 2026 for rapid capacity expansion.
  • Halton@Home supported over 1,000 patients, including 286 between December 2025 and February 2026.
  • 2026 accreditation followed a perfect score on required safety practices and 99.8% criteria compliance.

What critics are saying

  • September 2026 Oakville ER wait times hit 4 hours 58 minutes, signaling chronic congestion.
  • Hiring cooled in 2026, with 3,650 employees and only 16 active postings.
  • If the 2027 expansion slips, overcrowding and patient leakage to larger Toronto hospitals intensify.

What makes Halton Healthcare unique

  • Three-hospital regional network serves Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills with integrated community care.
  • August 2026 expansion adds 123 acute beds through unfinished space at OTMH and MDH.
  • May 2026 da Vinci surgery brings advanced robotics locally for prostate and colorectal cases.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours