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Island Health is seeking a medical transcriptionist to support the healthcare program with various clerical duties including transcription, patient booking, and data entry. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, with responsibilities including assisting patients and efficiently organizing work in a busy department.
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, performs a variety of transcription, booking, reception, timekeeping, and clerical duties for the Program. Using personal computer and/or dictaphone, inputs patient, statistical, and billing data into the appropriate systems. Assists and transports patients within the department and hospital depending on the inpatient workload.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 12, graduation from an approved program in medical transcription and one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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