Nursing Unit Assistant - (210762)

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 transcribing orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient charts. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interact effectively with others

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program

Tools

Various computer software applications

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. Continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in 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 for the Unit 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 calls, assembling and maintaining patient charts, and performing keyboarding and data entry tasks.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Grade 12, medical terminology, 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 interact effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Keyboarding speed of 50 words per minute.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Proficiency with various computer software applications.

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