Switchboard Operator Receptionist

Interior Health; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 27,552,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Job summary

Interior Health invites applications for a Casual Switchboard Operator Receptionist at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC. The position covers rotating days, evenings and nights, with shifts from 07:00–19:00 or 19:00–07:00 and days off on a rotating schedule.

The role involves operating the switchboard, public address and pager systems, directing patients and visitors, admitting patients during evenings and weekends, handling monetary transactions, and performing clerical tasks in

Qualifications

• Grade 12, one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted).
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Switchboard, public address, and pager systems;
• Receive and direct patients and visitors;
• Admit all patients during the evening, night shifts and weekends;
• Receive, record and accounts for various monies owing;
• Perform various clerical duties.

Skills

Typing speed 45 wpm

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

East Kootenay Regional Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Switchboard Operator Receptionist to join their team in Cranbrook, BC!

This position works rotating days, evening, nights: 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00

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?

This position operates the Switchboard, public address, and pager systems; receives and directs patients and visitors; admits all patients during the evening, night shifts and weekends; receives, records and accounts for various monies owing; and performs various clerical duties.

Qualfications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Grade 12, one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted).
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.