Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception And Image Service Centre - (212394)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is hiring for a clerical role focused on patient safety and efficient administrative processes. The successful candidate will undertake a range of booking, clerical, and receptionist tasks within the support services department, ensuring the smooth operation of patient scheduling and handling medical imaging documentation.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus two years' recent related experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex booking and clerical duties, including patient check-in.
• Enter patient information into the Radiology Information System.
• Assist technical staff with patient lifting and positioning.

Skills

Typing at 45 wpm

Knowledge of medical terminology

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability for duties

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Grade 12

Two years 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 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.

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