OUT-PATIENT BOOKING CLERK

Northern Health; McBride; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three additional benefits

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Out-Patient Booking Clerk to support outpatient clinics and ensure efficient scheduling and patient flow.

The role includes booking appointments, receptionist duties, data entry, filing, typing, and requisitioning supplies in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and book out-patient appointments.
• Perform receptionist functions and data entry.
• Handle filing and typing tasks.
• Requisition supplies and perform other related clerical duties.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Grade 12 plus two years related experience

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Out-Patient Booking Clerk to support Northern Health.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position performs a variety of clerical duties such as scheduling and booking out-patient appointments, receptionist functions, data entry, filing, typing, requisitioning supplies, and other related clerical duties.

Qualfications

• Grade 12 plus two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to keyboard at 45 w.p.m.
• 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 organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Where you will be working:

Facility: Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through McBride and District Hospital

Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through McBride

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. 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, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• 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.

Important Application Information

Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
  • Program certificates or diplomas.
  • High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants