Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception and Image Service Centre - (209180)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia is looking for a dedicated administrative support professional to manage outpatient bookings and assist with various clerical tasks. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 education and two years of related experience. Proficiency in medical terminology and effective communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and two years' recent related experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process outpatient requisitions from physicians.
• Enter patient information into the Radiology Information System.
• Manage scheduling and check-in for patients.
• Assist technical staff with patient positioning.
• Answer phone calls and manage correspondence.

Skills

Keyboarding at 45 wpm

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to organize work

Effective interpersonal skills

Physical ability for job duties

Office equipment operation

Effective verbal and written communication

Education

Grade 12

Two years' recent related experience

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 designate, utilizes a various software applications to perform a variety of 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; 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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3117.pdf