Booking Clerk - Respiratory Therapy

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Courtenay seeks a Booking Clerk for Respiratory Therapy Services. The role involves scheduling appointments, handling clerical tasks, and requires Grade 12 education along with two years of related experience. Strong keyboarding skills and knowledge of respiratory terminology are essential. The position prioritizes patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Must have two years recent respiratory related experience or equivalent.
• Physical ability to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes computerized applications to book appointments.
• Performs clerical duties including month end billing.
• Retrieves and files diagnostic results.

Skills

Keyboarding at 45 wpm

Knowledge of respiratory specific medical terminology

Ability to prioritize appointments

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Ability to deal with others

Physical ability to carry out duties

Ability to organize work

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Grade 12

Two years recent respiratory related experience

Job description

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.

The Booking Clerk, Respiratory Therapy Services utilizes a variety of computerized applications to book and schedule appointments, procedures and exams, compiles statistics, retrieves and files diagnostic results, and performs a variety of clerical duties including month end billing.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm.
• Knowledge of respiratory specific medical terminology.
• Ability to prioritize appointments based on client needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2902.pdf