Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception And Image Service Centre

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 31,720 - 45,177; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Duncan, British Columbia is seeking a Clerk for Medical Imaging Reception. This position involves clerical duties, managing patient records, and coordinating schedules in a busy environment. Candidates require a Grade 12 education and relevant experience, plus skills in medical terminology and effective communication. The role supports patient safety and involves handling medical imaging operations. This casual role offers a starting salary of $27.91 per hour and requires travel between multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex booking, clerical, and receptionist duties.
• Receive and process outpatient requisitions for procedures.
• Enter patient information into the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Check in patients for scheduled appointments.
• Manage digital Medical Imaging images and print test results.

Skills

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

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Education

Grade 12

Two years' recent related experience

Job description

Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception And Image Service Centre - (212397)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0600-1400, 0730-1530, 0800-1600, 1000-1800, 1200-2000, 1400-2200

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$27.91 - $27.91

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Apr. 14 2025

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)

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 delegate, performs a variety of complex 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; and 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.