Perinatal Registration & Scheduling Clerk

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Registration/Scheduling Clerk to ensure timely patient registration, processing, booking and scheduling within the Perinatal Centre. You will interact with colleagues, patients and families in a respectful and collaborative manner in line with Family-Centred Care.

Hours are Monday to Friday with various daytime and evening hours; 70 hours bi-weekly. A High School diploma is required; medical secretarial training is preferred, and strong keyboarding/data-entry

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Graduate from a recognized medical secretarial or medical office administration diploma program preferred.
• Medical terminology certificate, preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs/technology.

Responsibilities

• Register patients timely and accurately.
• Schedule and process appointments within Perinatal Centre.
• Communicate with patients and families respectfully and professionally.
• Maintain records, billing sheets and invoices; handle mail and documents.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical secretarial/office administration diploma (preferred)

Medical terminology certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment (fax, scanner, copier)

CWS scheduling (asset)

Job description

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Registration/Scheduling Clerk to ensure timely patient registration, processing, booking and scheduling within the Perinatal Centre. You will interact with colleagues, patients and families in a respectful and collaborative manner in line with Family-Centred Care.

Hours are Monday to Friday with various daytime and evening hours; 70 hours bi-weekly. A High School diploma is required; medical secretarial training is preferred, and strong keyboarding/data-entry