Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception And Image Service Centre

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join their team as a clerical support staff member. This role is essential in ensuring patient safety and quality service by performing a variety of complex booking and clerical tasks. You will be responsible for managing patient information, assisting with medical imaging, and providing exceptional customer service. If you are organized, possess strong communication skills, and have a passion for helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with two years of related experience or equivalent.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and receptionist duties including booking and processing requisitions.
• Manage patient information and assist with medical imaging tasks.

Skills

Keyboarding

Medical Terminology

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Ability

Office Equipment Operation

Effective Communication

Education

Grade 12

2 years 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

1. Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm
2. Knowledge of medical terminology.
3. Ability to organize work.
4. Ability to deal with others effectively.
5. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
6. Ability to operate related office equipment, including relevant computer skills.
7. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.