Admitting & Health Records Clerk

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 32,788 - 46,698; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority is looking for an Admitting & Health Records Clerk in Alert Bay, BC. Responsibilities include performing clerical duties such as admitting, transcription, switchboard operation, and processing health records. Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma and relevant medical transcription training. Effective communication and keyboarding skills are essential. This position offers a casual work type with a salary of $28.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent along with experience in medical transcription.
• Keyboard at 60 wpm.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform admitting and switchboard duties.
• Process health records and cashier operations.
• Provide clerical support and reception duties.

Skills

Keyboarding at 60 wpm

Effective communication

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to deal with others

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Graduation from an approved program in medical transcription

Job description

Location

Cormorant Island Community Health Centre (CICHC) - Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Registration , Health Records

Multi‑Site

No

Shift

09:00-17:00

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary (Hourly)

$28.85 - $28.85

Job Description

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

Within a multi‑site operation, the Admitting & Health Records Clerk performs admitting, switchboard, transcription, records processing, cashier and reception duties as well as a variety of clerical duties.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, graduation from an approved program in medical transcription and one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Keyboard at 60 wpm.
• Operate related equipment.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.