Nursing Unit Assistant - (217835)

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in British Columbia is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk responsible for transcribing physician's orders, coordinating patient appointments, and maintaining patient charts. The ideal candidate should have Grade 12 education, completion of a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program, and excellent communication skills. This position emphasizes the importance of staff and patient safety and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Completion of a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• Minimum one year of related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physician's orders.
• Coordinate patient appointments and arrange tests.
• Assemble and maintain patient charts.
• Answer calls and direct visitors.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Proficiency in various computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physicians orders and act as a communication link for the Unit.
• Communicate with other departments and hospitals; coordinate patient appointments; arrange patient tests and receive results.
• Receive and direct visitors and answer telephone calls.
• Assemble and maintain patient charts; perform keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.

Qualifications

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.

Source: https://jd.viha.ca/JD2764.pdf