Clerk - Reception & Image Service Centre - 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 Coordinator, Support Services or delegate, and utilizing specialized software applications, 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 year's 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/JD150.pdfMore about this job
Responsibilities
The clerk at Island Health will receive and process imaging requisitions, check in patients for appointments and manage digital medical images. The role also covers printing results, helping technical staff position patients, and handling phones, mail and filing.
Requirements
Candidates need Grade 12 and two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination. They need 45 wpm keyboarding, medical terminology knowledge, strong organization and communication skills, and the physical ability to do the duties.
Skills
- Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Digital medical imaging management
- Medical terminology
- Patient registration and check-in
- Keyboarding (45 wpm)
- Office equipment operation
- Computer skills
- Medical records filing
- Telephone reception
- Patient positioning assistance
- Test result printing
- Organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal skills
Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- medical imaging clerk
- radiology receptionist
- Radiology Information System
- RIS
- patient registration
- medical terminology
- requisition processing
- PACS image management
- medical office clerk
- per diem
- health authority
- patient check-in
- keyboarding 45 wpm
- medical records filing
- Island Health
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Digital imaging software
- Office equipment
Languages
- English