Nursing Unit Assistant - (211489)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Nursing Unit Clerk to support patient care operations. The role involves clerical duties such as transcribing orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with a background in medical terminology. This position is crucial for ensuring smooth operations within the patient care area.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Keyboarding

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Tools

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 in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate and under general supervision, this role involves performing 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 phones, 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, 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 duties.
• Keyboarding speed of 50 words per minute.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Proficiency in various computer software applications.

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