Long-Term Care Clerk

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a Long-Term Care Clerk to join their team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth processing of patient registrations and client encounters within the health care system. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, an Office Assistant certificate, and a knack for administrative tasks. With a focus on quality and safety, you will contribute to the well-being of patients and staff alike. If you have strong communication skills and a passion for helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and Office Assistant certificate required.
• One year recent experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative support and data entry functions.
• Process patient registration and client encounters efficiently.

Skills

Typing

Word Processing

Database Software

Spreadsheet Software

Communication Skills

Data Entry

Office Practices

Long-Term Care Knowledge

Education

High School Graduation

Office Assistant Certificate

One Year Related Experience

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only): Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: No

Shift Start Time/End Time: 8:00am/3:39pm

Days Off: TBD

Vacancy Type: Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $22.99 - $24.54

Paid FTE: 0.80

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 57.20

Planned Start Date: May. 1 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY): Oct. 31 2025

Pending Return of Incumbent: Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check): No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and 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 Contracts Manager, the Long-Term Care Clerk performs a variety of administrative support and data entry functions supporting the efficient processing of patient registration and client encounters within the health care system in accordance with established procedures, including data entry, general word processing, and answering general inquiries related to patient/resident encounters and patient registration processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

High school graduation. Office Assistant certificate, and one year recent, related experience in a health care setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to type 50 wpm.
• Ability to utilize word processing, database and spreadsheet software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office practices and systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of long-term care.
• Ability to accurately enter data and follow established procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.