Booking Clerk/Secretary - Texada Island

Vancouver Coastal Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Canada is seeking a Booking Clerk/Secretary to join their team. This role involves scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and providing clerical support. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education and knowledge of medical terminology, as well as strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports including counselling

Award-winning recognition programs

Employee discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and recent related experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduling, clerical, and reception functions.
• Maintain client/patient charts and appointment calendars.
• Answer phone messages and direct calls.

Skills

Ability to deal with others effectively

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to organize work

Ability to operate related equipment

Ability to keyboard at 40 w.p.m.

Education

Grade 12

Two years recent related experience or equivalent training

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Presentation software

Job description

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $27.10/Hr. - CAD $27.10/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Booking Clerk/Secretary with Vancouver Coastal Health! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Booking Clerk/Secretary to join the team working in Gillies Bay, Texada Island, B C. Apply today to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduling/booking, clerical and reception functions for the area.
• Duties include:
  • scheduling and booking a variety of client/patient appointments and follow up visits, tests and referrals,
  • maintaining appointment calendars for all designated physicians and/or other designated health care professionals,
  • maintaining and printing daily schedules that integrate activities from various sites as needed,
  • rearranging schedules to meet changing demands/requests and preparing and confirming client/patient information.
• Maintain client/patient charts entering data into a computerized system and updating statistics on client/patient attendance.
• Arrange for patient transportation.
• Provide clerical functions that include typing technical and non‑technical materials proficiently utilizing a variety of computer software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
• Provide reception services by greeting clients/patients and others and directing them to appropriate areas and/or responding to general inquiries.
• Answer and respond to phone messages or forwards callers to appropriate health care professional or other personnel.
• Maintain departmental equipment, supplies and filing systems.
• Perform timekeeping functions for designated staff as required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Ability to keyboard at 40 w.p.m.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

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 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.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• 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.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. 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. 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. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.