Nursing Unit Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Assistant to join their team. This role is crucial for ensuring patient care operations run smoothly, as you will be responsible for various clerical duties, including transcribing orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient charts. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be organized, and have a solid foundation in medical terminology. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and medical terminology required.
• Completion of a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in a patient care area.
• Transcribe and process physicians orders and communicate with departments.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Keyboarding (50 wpm)

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

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Job Description

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 and under general supervision, positions at this level perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient care area. This includes duties such as acting as a communication link for the Unit by transcribing and processing physicians orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating patient appointments, arranging patient tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors and telephone answering. Assembles and maintains patient charts and performs keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, medical terminology and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• 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.
• Ability to keyboard at 50 wpm.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care