Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception and Image Service Centre

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is looking for a dedicated receptionist in Courtenay to support healthcare operations. The role involves a variety of clerical duties, efficient patient management, and requires strong communication skills. Candidates should have Grade 12 education and relevant experience in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with two years of recent related experience.
• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform booking, clerical, and receptionist duties.
• Check in patients and process outpatient requisitions.
• Assist technical staff with patient positioning.

Skills

Keyboarding

Medical Terminology

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Office Equipment Operation

Effective Communication

Education

Grade 12

Job description

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.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3117.pdf