Clerk, Minor Day Procedures - (217476)

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Clerk for Minor Day Procedures in Courtenay. The successful candidate will determine appointment priorities, provide clerical support, and schedule clients for appointments. Requirements include Grade 12 education, two years of related experience, and strong communication skills. This role is essential in maintaining patient safety and organizational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to keyboard 45 w.p.m.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Determine appointment priority and provide data entry and clerical functions related to patient information.
• Schedule and book clients for appointments.

Skills

Keyboarding

Medical terminology knowledge

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 12 education

Two years' recent related experience

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.

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