Switchboard Operator | Admitting Clerk

Interior Health Authority; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Competitive wages

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Williams Lake is looking for a Casual Switchboard Operator/Admitting Clerk. This role involves operating the switchboard, patient registration, and clerical duties. Shift times vary, with hours ranging from 0 to 37.5 per week. Ideal candidates will have completed Grade 12, possess typing proficiency, and knowledge of medical terminology. Enjoy competitive wages, training, and numerous career growth opportunities in a beautiful British Columbia setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 is required.
• Must pass a typing test of 45+ NWPM from a recognized institution.
• Experience in patient registration and medical terminology is advantageous.
• Resume indicating two years recent related experience, or equivalent education/training/experience.
• Cover Letter stating availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work.

Responsibilities

• Operate switchboard and paging systems.
• Handle patient registration and appointment confirmations.
• Receive payments and manage cash records.
• Perform clerical duties such as document typing and data entry.
• Direct patients and visitors to appropriate areas.

Skills

Typing (45+ NWPM)

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

Completion of Grade 12

Job description

Cariboo Memorial Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Switchboard Operator/Admitting Clerk to join their team in Williams Lake B.C.

This position works 07:00 to 15:00, 09:00 to 17:00, 13:30 to 21:30.

Days off: 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?

Duties

• Operating switchboard and public address/paging systems.
• Patient registration.
• Confirming hospital procedural appointments with physicians, nursing units and patients.
• Receiving payments for a variety of patient bills and sundry accounts, balancing daily cash, preparing bank deposits and cash reports, maintaining petty cash accounts.
• Clerical duties: typing, compiling and distributing various documents/lists/schedules, completing data entry for pre-admissions, admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Receives patients/visitors and directs to appropriate areas.

What should your application include?

• Completion of Grade 12.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Your Resume indicating 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).

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!