Admitting & Health Records Clerk
- Port Hardy, BC, Canada
Per diem
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- Job type
- Per diem
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Within a multi-site operation, the Admitting & Health Records Clerk performs admitting, switchboard, transcription, records processing, cashier and reception duties as well as a variety of clerical duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12, graduation from an approved program in medical transcription and one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Keyboard at 60 wpm
- Operate related equipment
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Deal with others effectively
- Organize work
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Physically carry out the duties of the position
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Responsibilities
The Admitting & Health Records Clerk at Island Health will admit patients, handle switchboard and reception calls, process health records, and take payments at the cashier. The role also includes transcription and general clerical tasks.
Requirements
Candidates need Grade 12 and a medical transcription program or equivalent, plus about one year of recent related experience. They need 60 wpm typing, medical terminology knowledge, and clear verbal and written communication.
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Medical transcription
- Patient admitting
- Health records processing
- Switchboard operation
- Cashier duties
- Keyboarding 60 wpm
- Data entry
- Office equipment operation
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Customer service
- Records filing
- Work organization
- Interpersonal skills
Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- medical records clerk
- health records
- admitting clerk
- medical transcription
- patient registration
- switchboard
- reception
- cashier
- health information
- medical terminology
- data entry
- hospital administration
- healthcare clerical
- Island Health
- per diem
- keyboarding
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- Switchboard
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Medical transcription