Medical Stenographer - (223263)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority is seeking a dedicated individual for transcription and clerical duties. Responsibilities include patient data entry and assisting patients within the department. The ideal candidate must have a Grade 12 diploma and completion of a medical transcription program, along with relevant experience. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to keyboard at 60 wpm are essential. Join a committed team focused on safety and quality improvement in patient care.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma and medical transcription program completion required.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform transcription, booking, reception, timekeeping, and clerical duties.
• Input patient data into systems using a computer and dictaphone.
• Assist and transport patients within department and hospital.

Skills

Keyboarding 60 wpm

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability for duties

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from approved medical transcription program

Job description

Overview

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

Grade 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.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to keyboard 60 wpm.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.