Booking Clerk-Sechelt

Vancouver Coastal Health; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training opportunities

Wellness support for employees

Recognition programs for staff

Exclusive discounts for VCH staff

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring a Booking Clerk for the General Radiology team at Sechelt Hospital. The role involves scheduling and managing patient appointments, ensuring effective communication with patients and medical staff.

Candidates should have a Grade 12 diploma and relevant experience. The job offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development. Join us in a charming community known for outdoor activities and natural beauty.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a Grade 12 diploma.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and writing.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and book patient appointments for Radiology.
• Arrange times with patients and medical staff.
• Verify patient information and manage bookings.

Skills

Keyboarding ability at 40 wpm

Knowledge of medical terminology

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical capability to perform duties

Work organization ability

Operation of related equipment

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Two years' recent related experience

Job description

Salary range: CAD $28.74/Hr.

Come work as a Booking Clerk with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in the General Radiology team at Sechelt Hospital in Sechelt, BC.

Responsibilities

Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as within a client and family centred care model and the vision and values of the department across the Lower Mainland Integration (LMI) health authorities (Fraser Health Authority, Providence Health Care, Provincial Health Services Authority, and Vancouver Coastal Health). Performs scheduling and booking functions for a variety of patient appointments for designated areas within Radiology. Duties include arranging times with patients, doctor's offices, nursing units, physicians, technical staff and surgical/medical daycare, making follow up appointments, locating applicable images/films prior to appointments, rearranging schedules to meet changing demands/requests, preparing and confirming patient information, entering booking, patient and image/film information into radiology and hospital computerized and/or manual booking and patient information systems, filing requisitions for all bookings, and acting as receptionist to support the delivery of patient care and to ensure client/family needs are met above all other concerns.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Education & Experience

• Grade 12, two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to keyboard at 40 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

About Sechelt, Bc

The District Municipality of Sechelt is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!

About Sechelt Hospital

Sechelt Hospital is an acute care, 46-bed facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia and serves over 30,000+ residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. Sechelt Hospital provides a full range of services to the community, including Emergency care, Renal program-community dialysis units, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing for low-risk pregnancies and imaging services.

We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported.