Booking Clerk & Modality Assistant - Medical Imaging
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Per diem
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Job details
- 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 (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Clerical Supervisor or designate, performs a variety of booking and clerical duties in a Medical Imaging booking department or as a clerical assistant to technical staff in a specific Medical Imaging modality. Receives and processes requests for exams and enters them into the Radiology Information System (RIS), arranges appointment times with physician offices and nursing units and provides required documentation to technical staff. Clerical assistant staff works closely with technical staff providing workflow management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12 and two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to operate related office equipment, including relevant computer skills.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD149.pdfMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Booking Clerk will take in requests for medical imaging exams and enter them into the system. They will also schedule appointments with clinics and nursing units and prepare paperwork for technologists.
Requirements
Candidates need Grade 12 and two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent mix. They must type at 45 words per minute, know medical terminology, organize work well, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Skills
- Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Medical terminology
- Keyboarding (45 wpm)
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical imaging booking
- Office equipment operation
- Computer skills
- Documentation
- Workflow organization
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient-facing communication
- Clerical support
- Record handling
Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Medical Imaging
- Radiology Information System
- RIS
- Medical Booking
- Medical Clerk
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Terminology
- Healthcare Administration
- Appointment Scheduling
- Keyboarding
- Clerical
- Patient Scheduling
- Radiology
- Modality Assistant
- Per Diem
- Island Health
- Office Administration
- Customer Service
- Documentation
- Workflow Management
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Computer
- Office equipment
Languages
- English