Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Preferred Accommodation (PA) Representative is a non-clinical member of the patient care team who is responsible for ensuring that Southlake patients’ preferred accommodation requests are being met to the best of the hospital’s abilities. The PA Representative will communicate Southlake’s Preferred Accommodation program as well as ensure that all the required documentation and financial information is complete.

Primary Responsibilities

A minimum of two years recent experience in a customer service role with demonstrated computer proficiency (face-to-face experience required)
• Previous experience dealing with patients
• Hospital and health care facility experience
• Excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pay close attention to details
• Must be flexible
• Must be willing to work required shifts
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Highly creative and innovative problem solving and solution oriented skills
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong influencing, investigative and soft selling abilities
• Ability to effectively negotiate financial transactions and foster positive relationships with patients, families, clinical and non- clinical staff members
• Innovative and willing to learn
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrates individual leadership skills

Qualifications

Post-secondary education- marketing and sales background preferred

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source directly to the Occupational Health and Safety department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement to the recruitment team. A recruitment representative may follow up with you for further information if necessary.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.