Admitting - Switchboard Clerk

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health seeks an Admitting-Switchboard Clerk responsible for performing various clerical duties, including admitting patients and managing switchboard operations. The role requires effective communication skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to organize tasks efficiently within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and two years' recent related experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to organize work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform admitting, switchboard, cashier, and reception duties.
• Utilize computerized systems for multi-site operations.

Skills

Keyboard at 45 wpm

Knowledge of medical terminology

Communicate effectively

Organize work

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Job Description

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

Utilizing a variety of computerized systems and applications for a multi-site operation, the Admitting-Switchboard Clerk performs admitting, switchboard, cashier and reception duties as well as a variety of clerical duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

• Keyboard at 45 wpm
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Operate related equipment
• 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/JD1271.pdf