Admitting Clerk - LMH

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Salt Spring Island Electoral Area; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Lady Minto Hospital, Salt Spring Island) is seeking a Casual Health Records Clerk to serve as receptionist, cashier and switchboard operator. You will assist with patient admissions and discharges and perform data entry for MSP information.

The role requires Grade 12 with two years of related experience or equivalent. Strong medical terminology knowledge and typing at 45 wpm are essential, along with clear written and spoken communication.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Keyboard at 45 wpm.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Receptionist, cashier and switchboard operator.
• Data entry of outpatient MSP information.
• Admission and discharge duties for patients.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Typing 45 wpm

Communication

Physical ability

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Lady Minto Hospital (LMH) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

LMH

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$28.74 - $28.74

Paid FTE

0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

0

Planned Start Date

Aug. 28 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.

Under the supervision of the Health Records Manager performs the functions of receptionist, cashier, and switchboard operator and performs activities related to the admission and discharge of patients and clerical duties pertaining to data entry of outpatient M.S.P. information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12 and two year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to deal with other effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to keyboard 45 wpm.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.