Registration/Scheduling Clerk, Shared Clinics

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Halifax is seeking a Registration/Scheduling Clerk for a temporary full-time role. The position involves patient registration and scheduling, emphasizing data accuracy and good interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and previous related experience. This is an excellent opportunity to support healthcare services within the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient registration and scheduling physician clinic time.
• Accurately entering patient information into Meditech.
• Liaising with departments and maintaining supplies.

Skills

Organizational

Analytical

Time Management

Interpersonal

Communication

Keyboarding

Data Entry

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a recognized business/secretarial program

Job description

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Registration/Scheduling Clerk, Shared Clinics

Req ID: 205607
Department/Program: Admitting & Registration-Shared Clinics, Health Information Services
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE), one-year assignment, x 1 position(s)
Start Date: To be determined
Union Status: NSGEU Off&Cler, Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $23.3519 - $25.3918 /hour
Closing Date: Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We focus on training and mentorship opportunities, recognize talent, celebrate successes, and offer modern facilities or virtual work options. We are committed to supporting our patients, families, and communities, and are grateful for donor support.

We promote an anti-racist environment and acknowledge the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people in Mi’kma’ki. Our work aims to eliminate discrimination and build trust with diverse communities, including Indigenous peoples, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. We welcome applications from all who self-identify with these communities to ensure our workforce reflects the populations we serve.

The Opportunity

The Registration/Scheduling Clerk is responsible for patient registration, processing, and scheduling physician clinic time on requested and discretionary bases. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: accurately entering patient information into Meditech; completing health forms and consents; assisting with quality audits; liaising with departments; receiving and relaying messages; scanning, archiving, copying, mailing information; maintaining supplies; retrieving charts; training new staff; and other related duties.

Hours of Work

7-hour shifts on weekdays, with availability for evenings as required.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a recognized business/secretarial program is an asset.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Accurate keyboarding and data entry skills required; testing may be conducted.
• Organizational, analytical, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Competencies in other languages are assets; French preferred.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

We only contact shortlisted applicants. If invited to assessments, you may request accommodations by discussing your needs.

This position is within the Admin Professionals bargaining unit. Preference is given to unionized employees. Clarify seniority, benefits, and entitlements before accepting employment if union status changes.

Employment offers are conditional upon background checks and credential verification.

If you are an IWK Health employee, apply through the internal careers page.

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