Nursing Unit Clerk, Oncology Specialty Clinic

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Nursing Unit Clerk to support the Oncology Specialty Clinic. Under supervision, the Nursing Unit Assistant performs clerical duties, including transcribing and processing physicians' orders, coordinating appointments, arranging tests, and receiving results.

Certification is required for this position. Shift is Monday to Friday, Days 08:00 to 16:00, at the Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and Nursing Unit Clerk program completed.
• One year recent related experience or equivalent.
• Medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physicians' orders accurately.
• Coordinate appointments and arrange tests, and receive results.
• Answer phones and direct visitors; maintain and file charts.
• Communicate with other departments and hospitals to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Keyboarding

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12, Nursing Unit Clerk program

One year related experience

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Nursing Unit Clerk to support the Oncology Specialty Clinic department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Nursing Unit Assistant performs a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a care area. These duties include acting as a communication link for the Unit by transcribing and processing physicians' orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating appointments, arranging tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors, answering telephones, assembling and maintaining charts, and performing keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.

Nursing Unit Clerk certification is required for this position.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00

Qualfications

• 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 50 w.p.m.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Ksyen Regional Hospital

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Terrace

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.