Switchboard Operator & Registration Clerk

Interior Health Authority; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider in Vernon, BC, is seeking a Casual Switchboard Operator | Registration Clerk to join their team. The role involves operating the switchboard, assisting patients and visitors, and performing clerical duties related to patient registration. Ideal candidates will have typing skills, a Medical Terminology Certificate, and relevant experience. Enjoy competitive wages and opportunities for career growth in one of Canada's beautiful regions. Apply today to be part of a recognized top employer!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have a typing test completed in the past 48 months.
• Experience in switchboard operations and clerical duties.
• Ability to respond to hospital alarms and emergency codes.

Responsibilities

• Operate switchboard and paging systems.
• Register patients and direct calls.
• Perform clerical duties related to patient registration.

Skills

Typing (45+ NWPM)

Medical Terminology

Clerical Duties

Education

Certificate in Medical Terminology

Two years of recent related experience

Job description

Overview

Vernon Jubilee Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Switchboard Operator | Registration Clerk to join their team in Vernon, BC. This position works rotating days, evenings and nights: 07:00 to 15:00, 09:00 to 14:00, 11:00 to 19:00, 15:00 to 23:00, 23:00 to 07:00, 23:59 to 07:59.

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. 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 résumé outlining two years of 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 Canada’s Top 100 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!