Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception And Image Service Centre - (214967)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Receptionist to manage patient bookings and clerical duties. The role involves processing outpatient requisitions, entering patient data, and assisting with medical imaging. Ideal candidates will have Grade 12 education, relevant experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and two years of recent related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex booking, clerical, and receptionist duties.
• Receive and process outpatient requisitions and manage patient information.
• Assist technical staff with patient lifting and positioning.

Skills

Keyboarding at 45 wpm

Knowledge of medical terminology

Effective organizational skills

Ability to interact effectively with others

Physical capability to perform duties

Proficiency with office equipment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Two years of 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 shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

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 and 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
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to interact effectively with others
• Physical capability to perform duties
• Proficiency with related office equipment and relevant computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD1221.pdf