Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception And Image Service Centre
- Duncan, 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, 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.
Reporting to the Coordinator, Support Services or delegate, performs a variety of complex booking, clerical, and receptionist duties, such as receiving and processing outpatient requisitions for procedures from physicians offices; entering patient information into the Radiology Information System (RIS); checking in patients for scheduled appointments; manipulating and managing digital Medical Imaging images; printing and communicating test results; providing assistance to technical staff with patient lifting and positioning; and answering the telephone; mailing; and filing.
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
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related office equipment, including relevant computer skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1221.pdfMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Clerk at Island Health will receive and process imaging requisitions, enter patient information into the Radiology Information System, check in patients and manage digital images. The role also prints and communicates test results, helps technical staff with patients, and handles phones, mail and filing.
Requirements
Candidates need Grade 12 and two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination. They must type 45 wpm, know medical terminology, and communicate well verbally and in writing.
Skills
- Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Digital medical imaging management
- Medical terminology
- Keyboarding 45 wpm
- Microsoft Office
- Patient registration
- Appointment scheduling
- Records filing
- Telephone reception
- Work organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient positioning assistance
Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Medical imaging clerk
- Medical reception
- Radiology Information System
- RIS
- Medical terminology
- Patient registration
- Medical office
- Digital imaging
- PACS
- Requisition processing
- Receptionist
- Per diem
- Healthcare administration
- Island Health
- Vancouver Island
- Medical records
- Keyboarding
- Patient check-in
Tools
- Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Digital medical imaging system
- Computer
- Office equipment
Languages
- English
Seniority
Entry level