Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception And Image Service Centre

Island Health; Parksville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a professional for a clerical position focused on patient support services. Candidates should possess Grade 12 education and experience in similar roles, exhibiting strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing appointments, entering information, and assisting patients, contributing to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and related experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology important for the role.
• Ability to communicate effectively is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties including booking, processing outpatient requisitions.
• Enter patient information into Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Check in patients and assist technical staff.

Skills

Keyboarding

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Office equipment operation

Effective 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 effectively both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

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