Scheduling Clerk - QAOPS - (223670)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a Scheduling Clerk responsible for scheduling and booking out-patient appointments. The position involves clerical work, accounting tasks, and requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 education, a recognized accounting course, and two years of relevant experience. This role is essential for maintaining patient flow and supporting the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with recognized accounting course.
• Two years of recent experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and book out-patient appointments.
• Perform general accounting duties.
• Complete clerical, receptionist, and word processing tasks.

Skills

Keyboarding at 45 wpm

Knowledge of medical terminology

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Organizational skills

Supervisory ability

Education

Grade 12 education

Recognized accounting course

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, Orthotics, Pedorthics, Prosthetics & Seating, the Scheduling Clerk schedules and books out-patient appointments and performs general accounting, clerical, receptionist, and word processing duties for the QAOPS Program using a personal computer and word processing, presentation, database, spreadsheet, and related software tools.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized accounting course and two year's 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 deal effectively with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to supervise.

Link: https://jd.viha.ca/JD147.pdf