Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception And Image Service Centre - (209183)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Regional District of Nanaimo seeks a dedicated individual for a clerical and receptionist role. The successful candidate will manage patient bookings, assist with medical imaging, and ensure efficient office operations. This position emphasizes patient safety and quality service in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex booking, clerical, and receptionist duties.
• Manage digital Medical Imaging images and check in patients.
• Receive and process outpatient requisitions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm

Physical ability to perform duties

Proficiency with office equipment and relevant computer skills

Education

Grade 12 education

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 shared responsibility. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Position Overview: Reporting to the Coordinator, Support Services or delegate, the successful candidate will perform a variety of complex booking, clerical, and receptionist duties, including:

1. Receiving and processing outpatient requisitions for procedures from physicians' offices;
2. Entering patient information into the Radiology Information System (RIS);
3. Checking in patients for scheduled appointments;
4. Managing digital Medical Imaging images;
5. Printing and communicating test results;
6. Assisting technical staff with patient lifting and positioning;
7. Answering phones, mailing, and filing.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Grade 12 education with two years of 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;
• Organizational skills;
• Effective interpersonal skills;
• Physical ability to perform duties;
• Proficiency with office equipment and relevant computer skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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