Nursing Unit Assistant - (209715)

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 including transcribing orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and relevant experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• At least one year's recent related experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transcribing and processing physicians' orders.
• Coordinating patient appointments and arranging tests.
• Maintaining patient charts and performing data entry.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Keyboarding speed

Ability to interact effectively

Proficiency with software

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

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 shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate and under general supervision, this position performs a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient care area. Responsibilities include acting as a communication link by transcribing and processing physicians' orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating patient appointments, arranging tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors, answering telephones, assembling and maintaining patient charts, and performing keyboarding and data entry tasks.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

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

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Keyboarding speed of at least 50 words per minute.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Proficiency with various computer software applications.

For more information, please visit this link.