Booking Clerk - Respiratory Therapy - (217759)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Courtenay is seeking a Booking Clerk for Respiratory Therapy Services. The role involves scheduling appointments and performing clerical duties. Ideal candidates have Grade 12 education and experience in respiratory services, with strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize effectively. Join us in a dynamic healthcare environment that prioritizes patient safety.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and two years recent respiratory related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm.
• Knowledge of respiratory specific medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Book and schedule appointments, procedures, and exams.
• Compiles statistics and retrieves diagnostic results.
• Perform clerical duties including month-end billing.

Skills

Keyboarding at 45 wpm

Knowledge of respiratory medical terminology

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to prioritize appointments

Organizational skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Grade 12

Two years recent respiratory related experience

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.

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