Admitting - Switchboard Clerk - (220046)

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

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking an Admitting-Switchboard Clerk to handle admitting, switchboard, and reception duties. The ideal candidate will have Grade 12 education, two years of related experience, and strong communication skills. This role entails using various computerized systems to support a multi-site operation.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform admitting, switchboard, cashier and reception duties.
• Utilize various computerized systems and applications.

Skills

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

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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