Patient Registration Clerk

Interior Health Authority; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Castlegar is seeking a Casual Patient Registration Clerk. The role involves interviewing patients for registration, providing directions, and responding to inquiries. Ideal candidates should have typing skills and a Medical Terminology Certificate. This position offers flexible hours and opportunities for career growth with competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5-minute typing test (45+ NWPM) required.
• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain information for registration.
• Provide information and directions to visitors.
• Respond to alarm panels and telephone inquiries.

Skills

Typing skills

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Terminology Certificate

Job description

Overview

Castlegar District Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Patient Registration Clerk to join their team in Castlegar, B.C.

Hours of work are rotating days 08:30 to 16:30, 08:00 to 20:00 rotating.

How will we help you grow?

Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What will you work on?

This position interviews patients, relatives and/or friends to obtain information required to complete the Patient Registration documentation and performs other related clerical duties. Identifies available bed booking options as requested. Provides information and directions to visitors and handles telephone inquiries such as patient room numbers and visiting hours. Responds to alarm panels by making announcements and/or telephone calls in accordance with the established procedures.

What should your application include?

• A 5-minute typing test (45+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). Click here for testing details.
• A Medical Terminology Certificate
• Your Resume outlining two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).

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