Surgical Booking Clerk

Interior Health Authority; Fernie; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is seeking a Casual Surgical Booking Clerk to join their team at Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie, B.C. This role involves managing surgical bookings, coordinating with medical staff, and performing clerical tasks. Candidates must provide proof of a valid typing test and a Medical Terminology Course completion. The position offers flexible hours, competitive wages, and opportunities for career growth. Join our team and discover why we are one of B.C.'s Top Employers!

Qualifications

• 3 years recent related experience in surgical booking or equivalent education and training.
• Proficient in using computerized scheduling systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel and patients.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes requests for surgical procedures.
• Updates surgical waitlists and slates using computerized systems.
• Communicates with various departments regarding patient procedures.
• Maintains and compiles surgical usage statistical data.

Skills

Valid typing test of 45 wpm

Medical terminology knowledge

Knowledge of surgical booking protocols

Education

Completion of a Medical Terminology Course

Tools

PICIS OR Manager

Surgical Patient Registry (SPR)

Community Wide Scheduling (CWS)

Job description

Elk Valley Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Surgical Booking Clerk to join their team in Fernie, B.C.!

This position works days, Monday to Friday 06:45 to 14:45.

Days off: Sun, Sat, STAT.

How will we help you grow?

Join our clerical 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?

The Surgical Booking Clerk plays a significant role in ensuring that the overall surgical booking requirements are met. Applies critical thinking and uses current knowledge of procedure protocols and computerized systems to schedule and assign patients/procedures to the daily surgical bookings.

Duties May Include

• Receives and processes requests for surgical procedures and coordinates with physicians and their offices.
• Develops and updates surgical waitlists and slates using computerized surgical scheduling systems - PICIS OR Manager, Surgical Patient Registry (SPR), Community Wide Scheduling (CWS), etc.
• Edits surgical slate - identifying errors or conflicts, assigning extra cases, adjusting slate, confirms final booking assignments with designated personnel.
• Communicates and collaborates with Admitting, Medical Device Reprocessing, nursing units, anesthetists, surgeons and other departments.
• Instructs patients/family of pre‑operative instructions for the surgical procedures, pre admission clinic visits and other appointments.
• Compiles, maintains and distributes designated surgical usage/surgical statistical data.
• Generates a variety of reports relating to surgical bookings and waitlists.
• Clerical duties.
• Performs site/department specific duties - inputting patient data and transcribing information into relevant systems; acting as a communication link for the unit; arranging for patient tests, entering diagnostic requisitions, and receiving results; assembling and maintaining patient charts; maintaining unit supply levels.

What should your application include?

• Valid 5‑minute typing test of 45 wpm taken within the past 48 months from an accredited institution (Non‑supervised tests are not accepted). Click here for testing details.
• Proof of completion of a Medical Terminology Course.
• Your resume indicating three 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).

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply today!