Nursing Unit Assistant - (208786)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to support patient care operations. The role involves clerical duties such as communication with departments, managing patient appointments, and maintaining patient charts. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to patient care operations.
• Transcribe and process physicians' orders and coordinate patient appointments.
• Assemble and maintain patient charts.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Keyboarding

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Tools

Computer software applications

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 answering telephones. They also assemble and maintain patient charts and perform keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Grade 12, knowledge of 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

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Keyboard at 50 words per minute.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Proficiency in a variety of computer software applications.