Admitting - Switchboard Clerk - (216200)

Island Health; Tofino; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority on Vancouver Island is seeking an Admitting-Switchboard Clerk to provide critical administrative support in a multi-site setting. The successful candidate will perform a range of duties including admitting patients and managing switchboard operations, emphasizing patient safety and quality service. Applicants should have Grade 12 education with relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with recent related experience (2 years) or equivalent.
• Strong skills in medical terminology and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform admitting, switchboard, cashier, and reception duties.
• Utilize various computerized systems in a multi-site operation.

Skills

Keyboard at 45 wpm

Knowledge of medical terminology

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Deal with others effectively

Organize work

Education

Grade 12

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

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1271.pdf