Admitting - Switchboard Clerk - (219175)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Duncan, British Columbia, is seeking an Admitting-Switchboard Clerk. The role involves admitting patients, operating the switchboard, and performing clerical duties. Applicants must have Grade 12 education, two years of relevant experience, and skills in medical terminology and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform admitting duties for patients.
• Operate switchboard and manage incoming calls.
• Handle cashier and reception duties.
• Carry out clerical duties effectively.

Skills

Keyboard at 45 wpm

Knowledge of medical terminology

Communicate 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