Patient Placement Clerk

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; Presencial; CAD 43.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Vancouver Island Health Authority in Nanaimo is seeking a casual Patient Placement and Bed Control Clerk to support patient flow and bed management across sites.

You will use hospital information systems, communicate with care teams, and coordinate placements while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Requirements include Grade 12 and three years' related experience or equivalent, strong typing, medical terminology knowledge, and excellent communication.

Formación

• Grade 12 and three years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Performs patient placement and hospital bed control functions.

Conocimientos

Typing speed 45 wpm

Medical terminology

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Educación

Grade 12 plus related experience

Descripción del empleo

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

06:30-18:30, 18:30-06:30

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.19 - $31.19

Paid FTE

0.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

0.00

Planned Start Date

Oct. 26 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Performs patient placement and hospital bed control functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 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.