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The role involves operating the hospital switchboard and providing reception services to patients, visitors, and vendors. Responsibilities also include processing cash transactions and disseminating patient information according to the Health Information Act.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office, keyboarding, and medical terminology. Availability for all shifts, including nights and weekends, and the ability to remain professional under pressure are required.
Working hours
32 hours per week
Skills
- Switchboard Operation
- Visitor Information Services
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Keyboarding
- Medical Terminology
- Cash Handling
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Connect Care
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Switchboard
- Hospital Reception
- Medical Terminology
- Connect Care
- Health Information Act
- Administrative Support
- Cash Receipting
- Patient Information
- Microsoft Office
- Healthcare Administration
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Administrative Support III - Switchboard Operator/Visitor Information position performs a variety of complex clerical duties while providing switchboard and visitor information services for the hospital. Reporting to the Team Lead (RSPI) and Supervisor, RSPI Southwest Zone, this role is responsible for operating the hospital switchboard and providing reception services to patients, visitors, and vendors. Additional responsibilities include receipting cash transactions and disseminating patient information in accordance with the Health Information Act.
Description:
As an Administrative Support III, you will require advanced administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.
Transition Company: Health Shared Services Classification: Administrative Support III Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: SZ CHIR HOSP Visitor Info Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 17-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time Date Available: 01-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-JAN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $25.72 Maximum Salary: $31.25 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is required. Strong keyboarding skills and Medical Terminology proficiency are essential; testing will be administered for both. Must be available to work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Demonstrated attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision. Proven ability to maintain a professional demeanor, manage stressful situations with empathy, and remain calm, courteous, and tactful at all times. Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Only candidates who meet the qualifications outlined in this posting will be contacted. To ensure full consideration, please submit both a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous hospital switchboard or call center experience is preferred. Experience with Connect Care is considered an asset.
