Clerk, Colon Screening Program - (214940)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Clerk for the Colon Screening Program. The role involves scheduling and booking patient appointments while ensuring adherence to established procedures and guidelines. Ideal candidates will have Grade 12 education and two years of relevant experience, along with strong skills in communication and organization. This position promotes patient and staff safety, emphasizing quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with related experience or combination of education and training.
• Two years of recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and book patient appointments according to established procedures.
• Evaluate patient information for appointment prioritization.
• Provide data entry and clerical functions for patient information.

Skills

Keyboarding at 45 wpm

Knowledge of medical terminology

Effective verbal and written communication

Effective interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

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 patient 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.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.