Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception and Image Service Centre

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is hiring a Clerk for Medical Imaging Reception and Image Service Centre in Campbell River, BC. The role supports clerical and reception duties, including processing outpatient requisitions, RIS data entry, and patient check-in for radiology procedures.

The successful candidate will work under the Support Services coordinator, handling phone inquiries, mailing, and filing, with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety in a hospital imaging setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive and process outpatient requisitions for procedures from physicians offices.
• Enter patient information into the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Check in patients for scheduled appointments and manage imaging workflow.
• Print and communicate test results; assist technical staff with patient handling.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Office equipment

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception and Image Service Centre - (237084)

Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

Monday to Friday 0630-1430, 0800-1600, 0900-1500, 1500-2130 and Weekends/Stat Holidays 0730-1530

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$28.74 - $28.74

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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

Yes

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.

Reporting to the Coordinator, Support Services or designate, utilizes a various software applications to perform a variety of booking, clerical, and receptionist duties, such as receiving and processing outpatient requisitions for procedures from physicians offices; entering patient information into the Radiology Information System (RIS); checking in patients for scheduled appointments; manipulating and managing digital Medical Imaging images; printing and communicating test results; providing assistance to technical staff with patient lifting and positioning; answering the telephone; mailing; and filing.

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 organize work.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, including relevant computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.