Accounts Coordinator - Dentistry Department

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Reporting to the Senior Clinical Manager, the Accounts Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the accounting processes and workflows for the patients, families and the team in the Department of Dentistry

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Maintain financial accounts of the Department of Dentistry in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the financial practices of the hospital
• Facilitate the delivery of patient care by providing a high level of support and assistance to patient cluster staff, and patients/families
• Support the operation of the Dentistry Department by providing clerical and administrative functions
• Ensure that information is complete, accurate, accessible and protected

Here's What You'll Need

• Minimum of a grade 12 diploma with additional Accounting courses and experience required
• Familiarity with dental and orthodontic claims processing required
• 2 years of administrative and accounting experience strongly preferred
• Proficient in Outlook and MS Office. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Dental terminology is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Attention to detail and efficient time management
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and to make decisions
• Ability to work efficiently in team environment
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion

Here's What You'll Love

Benefits

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage; including health and dental. The full benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.

Impact

• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Employment Type; 13 month full time contract

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and our staff. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.

How to Apply

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