Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception And Image Service Centre

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated individual for a role that prioritizes patient safety and quality improvement. This position involves a variety of complex clerical tasks, including managing outpatient requisitions, entering patient data into the Radiology Information System, and providing essential support to technical staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of medical terminology. Join a team that values collaboration and strives to enhance the patient experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and two years of recent related experience required.
• Ability to effectively communicate and organize work.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex booking, clerical, and receptionist duties.
• Manage patient information and assist technical staff.

Skills

Keyboarding

Medical Terminology

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Ability

Office Equipment Operation

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Grade 12

Equivalent Combination of Education and 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 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.