Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception And Image Service Centre - (217233)

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

Job summary

A health authority is seeking a dedicated individual for a clerical role in patient services, where responsibilities include managing outpatient requisitions, patient check-ins, and communication of test results. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with proficiency in medical terminology. This position emphasizes patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and two years' recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Keyboarding at 45 wpm

Knowledge of medical terminology

Organizational skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Physical ability for duties

Office equipment operation

Effective communication

Education

Grade 12

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