SWITCHBOARD, REGISTRATION, HEALTH RECORDS CLERK

Northern Health; Fort St. John; Vor Ort; CAD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Vacation after 1 year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Training opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Northern Health in Fort St. John is seeking an experienced Switchboard Operator, Registration/Health Records Clerk to support the Health Records/Admitting department.

The role operates the switchboard, directs callers, registers patients, handles alarms, and performs cashier and related clerical duties according to policy. The ideal candidate has Grade 12 and at least two years of related experience, can type 45 wpm, and understands medical terminology.

Qualifikationen

• Grade 12 education and two years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Aufgaben

• Operate switchboard, public address and paging systems; direct calls according to policies.
• Receive and direct patients and visitors; register patients; respond to alarms and codes; perform clerical duties in Health Records/Admitting.

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Switchboard Operator, Registration/Health Records Clerk to support the Health Records/Admitting department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, 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; and performs a variety of clerical duties related to receiving and registering of patients, identifying bed booking options, and cashier functions.

• Min typing speed of 45 wpm required (testing will be conducted)
• Medical terminology 1-2 training is required (testing will be conducted)

Qualfications

• Grade 12 education, two years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to keyboard at 45 w.p.m.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to physically carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Fort St. John Hospital

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort St. John

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.