Administrative Clerk, Integrated Health Network

Island Health; Parksville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Administrative Clerk to join their Integrated Health Network team. In this vital role, you will support the multidisciplinary team by facilitating communication between patients and healthcare providers, while also managing clerical tasks such as data processing, scheduling, and inquiries. This position requires a blend of administrative skills and effective communication abilities, ensuring that patient safety and quality of care are prioritized. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting healthcare operations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent experience in patient scheduling and clerical support.
• Combination of education and experience in office administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support including data processing and scheduling.
• Serve as a communication link between patients and healthcare providers.

Skills

Keyboarding

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate

Medical Terminology

Tools

Spreadsheet Applications

Database Applications

Computer Software Applications

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, and utilizing a variety of computerized applications, the Administrative Clerk, Integrated Health Network supports the multidisciplinary team by providing a communication link between patients, doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and a variety of community agencies, services, and programs. This position provides clerical support, including word/data processing, typing reports and documents, referrals, database management, answering general inquiries, and scheduling and timekeeping.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate, Medical Terminology and One (1) year recent, related experience including experience with patient scheduling and spreadsheet and database applications; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Travel is a requirement of this position. Use of personal vehicle and a valid BC driver's license is required.

Skills And Abilities

• Keyboard at 40 wpm.
• Operate related equipment, including a computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Organize work.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.

Link To Full Job Description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD38.pdf