Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception And Image Service Centre

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nanaimo, Canada, is seeking a qualified individual to perform complex booking, clerical, and receptionist duties. This role prioritizes patient safety and includes tasks such as processing outpatient requisitions, managing patient information, and supporting technical staff. The ideal candidate should have Grade 12 education and two years of related experience, alongside essential skills like effective communication and knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process outpatient requisitions for procedures.
• Enter patient information into the Radiology Information System.
• Check in patients for scheduled appointments.
• Manage digital Medical Imaging images.
• Communicate test results and assist technical staff.
• Handle telephone, mailing, and filing duties.

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

Effective verbal and written communication

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 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 effective both verbally and in writing.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1221.pdf