Nursing Unit Assistant - (218981)

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to manage clerical duties within the patient care area. The role requires effective communication skills and proficiency in data entry. Candidates must have completed grade 12 and a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program along with related experience. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to patient safety in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have grade 12 education and medical terminology.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties for patient care operations.
• Transcribe and process physicians' orders.
• Communicate with departments and coordinate patient appointments.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Typing speed of 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Ability to use various computer software

Education

Grade 12

Graduated 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

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.

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