Unit Communications Clerk (UCC) / Material Analyst- Belleville Operating Room
Quinte HealthCompany Bio At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods. Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn. We don't just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home. Position Summary The Unit Communications & Clerical Clerk / Material Analyst plays a vital role in supporting clinical teams and ensuring the smooth operation of the Operating Room, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, and Same Day Surgery. This hybrid position combines traditional Unit Clerk responsibilities—such as coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, facilitating communication among patients, families, and healthcare staff, and maintaining accurate unit records—with specialized supply chain and material management duties. In addition to administrative support, the role includes analyzing, ordering, and maintaining medical instruments and supplies, including special orders and procedural setups. The clerk contributes to efficient patient care by managing unit payroll, supply inventory, and documentation, while also helping identify opportunities for process improvement across units. Required Post-Secondary education in medical secretary/medical transcription or equivalent combination of education (minimum of grade 12) and relevant working experience. Completion of a Medical Terminology Course through a recognized college. Completed Medical Device Reprocessing Certification Course or willing to register for the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario course within 14-days of verbal acceptance of the position and must be completed within 4-months. Interested applicants can request course and registration information from the human resources department. Strong public relations, teamwork, and customer service communication skills. Demonstrated typing skills and proficiency in clerical tasks, including computer/word processing, scanning, email, and faxing. Ability to accept direction and work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated satisfactory work performance, including reliability, attention to detail, and adherence to departmental standards and policies. Availability to work all shifts identified on the job posting including weekends, and holidays. For internal candidates, disciplinary and attendance records will be considered. Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check. Duties UCC Duties Communication & Collaboration: Communicates and collaborates effectively with hospital staff and community partners in care regarding patient and family-related matters. Functions as the unit’s receptionist by welcoming visitors, providing patient bedside packages, answering phones, and using a customer service communication approach. Coordinates with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team, including entering swabs in Cerner and ass…