Administrative Clerk

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

Job summary

Join a leading health authority as an Administrative Clerk, where you'll support the Primary Health Care Centre's interdisciplinary team. Your role will involve clerical duties, effective communication with clients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have Grade 12 education and experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports the interdisciplinary team and acts as a communication link.
• Responsible for clerical duties including word and data processing.
• Manages referrals to specialists and answers inquiries about programs.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Ability to interact effectively

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Join to apply for the Administrative Clerk role at Island Health

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. Continuous improvement of quality and safety is integral to this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Administrative Clerk supports the Primary Health Care Centre interdisciplinary team and acts as a communication link between clients, doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community services, such as pharmacies and laboratories. The Administrative Clerk is responsible for prioritizing and relaying information to meet the needs of those relying on the Primary Health Care Centre for health services. Additionally, the role involves clerical duties including word and data processing, typing medical and legal reports, managing referrals to specialists, database retrieval, answering inquiries about programs and policies, and providing other support services according to regional standards.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

Grade 12, medical terminology, and two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to keyboard at 55 w.p.m.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Physical capability to perform the duties of the position.