Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception and Image Service Centre

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Comox Valley is seeking a qualified individual to perform various booking and clerical duties. The role requires Grade 12 education and two years of recent related experience. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and knowledge of medical terminology. This position involves managing patient information and assisting with patient care activities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform booking, clerical, and receptionist duties.
• Manage patient information and imaging images.
• Provide assistance in patient lifting and positioning.

Skills

Keyboard at 45 wpm

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to organize work

Effective communication

Physical ability for duties

Computer skills

Education

Grade 12

Two years recent related experience

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 variety of 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