Clerk V - Operating Room (OR) Booking

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to prepare and assign patients for O.R. procedures, ensuring patient safety at all times. Applicants should have a Grade 12 education and a minimum of three years of related experience.

Key skills needed include effective communication, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to work well in a team. Join us in our commitment to quality care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and three years of related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain and assign patients to O.R. slates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain patients/procedures for O.R. slates.
• Ensure compliance with pre-authorized specifications.

Skills

Keyboarding

Medical terminology

Effective verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Grade 12

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, (Island Health) patient 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.

Prepares, maintains and assigns patients/procedures to O.R. slates according to pre-authorized specifications.

Education, Training And Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to keyboard 45 wpm.
• 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.