Switchboard Operator Registration Clerk

Interior Health Authority; Nelson; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital in Nelson, BC, is hiring a casual Switchboard Operator | Registration Clerk to join their team. The role handles the switchboard, paging, patient registration, and cashier functions, on rotating day/evening shifts.

This casual position offers flexible hours and the chance to gain experience in a busy hospital environment. You’ll be required to complete a typing test, provide a resume showing two years of related experience, and submit a Medical Terminology

Qualifications

• 5-minute typing test (45+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted).
• Two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Medical Terminology Certificate required.
• Cover Letter stating availability to start and on-call casual work.

Responsibilities

• Operate the switchboard, public address and paging systems and direct calls according to policies.
• Receive and direct patients and visitors; register patients.
• Respond to and monitor hospital alarms and emergency codes; maintain physician on-call/vacation lists.
• Perform clerical duties related to receiving and registering patients, bed booking options, and cashier functions.

Skills

Typing 45+ NWPM

Clerical work

Healthcare setting

Education

Medical Terminology Certificate

Job description

Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital

has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Switchboard Operator | Registration Clerk to join their team in Nelson, BC! This position works rotating days, evenings:06:45 to 13:00, 06:45 to 14:45, 06:45 to 14:53, 13:00 to 21:00, 13:00 to 21:08, 14:45 to 21:00, 07:30 to 14:30

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?

This position operates the switchboard, public address and paging systems accepting and directing calls from a variety of customers according to established policies, standards and procedures; receives and directs patients and visitors; registers patients; responds to and monitors hospital alarms and emergency codes; maintains physician on-call/vacation lists; and performs a variety of clerical duties related to receiving and registering of patients, identifying bed booking options, and cashier functions.

What should your application include?

• A 5-minute typing test (45+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted).
• Your Resume outlining two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• A Medical Terminology Certificate
• 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?