Clerk, Minor Day Procedures

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority is seeking a Clerk for Minor Day Procedures. The role involves scheduling and booking appointments, managing patient data, and clerical functions. Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and two years' relevant experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of medical terminology is essential. This is an opportunity to contribute to patient and staff safety in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education along with two years' recent related experience.
• Proficient in keyboarding at a speed of 45 words per minute.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Determine appointment priority for patients.
• Perform data entry and clerical functions for patient information.
• Schedule and book appointments for clients.

Skills

Ability to keyboard 45 w.p.m.

Knowledge of medical terminology

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to carry out duties

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Grade 12

Two years' recent related experience

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate and under supervision of the Endoscopy Coordinator or Registered Nurses, the Clerk, Minor Day Procedures determines appointment priority, and provides data entry and clerical functions related to patient information for the Program. Schedules and books clients for appointments.

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 45 w.p.m.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5625.pdf