Clerk, Colon Screening Program

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is hiring a Casual Clerk for the Colon Screening Program in Victoria, BC. You will schedule and book patient appointments, review patient history and risk factors, and prioritize procedures using CSP guidelines and electronic scheduling tools.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, you will also perform data entry and other clerical tasks related to CSP, contributing to accurate patient records and efficient program operation consistent with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedule and book patients' appointments according to CSP booking procedures and guidelines.
• Evaluate patient information such as history, reports and risk factors to determine priority.
• Determine appointment priority and use electronic scheduling software.
• Provide data entry and clerical functions related to the Colon Screening Program.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Medical terminology

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1457, 0700-1500, 0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$29.24 - $29.24

Paid FTE

0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

0

Planned Start Date

Sep. 14 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Clerk, Colon Screening Program (CSP) schedules and books patients appointments according to established CSP booking procedures, BCCA guidelines, and in evaluation of patient information such as patient history, pertinent reports and patient risk factors relevant to the scheduled procedure, provider availability and other departments. Determines appointment priority and schedules patients using appropriate electronic scheduling and computer software applications. Provides data entry and clerical functions related to patient information for the Colon Screening Program.

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

• Ability to keyboard at 45 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.