Interdisciplinary Team Clerk
- Nanaimo, 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.
Reporting to the Office Coordinator, this Administrative Services position is a member of the site's interdisciplinary team delivering community care to clients in the neighbourhood. The Team Clerk works closely with all members of the geographical team, providing records management, word processing, communications, and other administrative support services according to regional standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
High school graduation and courses in word processing, spreadsheets and database software such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, typing, and office practice. Current Medical Terminology Certificate. A minimum of two years general office experience in an administrative support role in a community setting including continuous application of word processing and other software using personal computers or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to type 50wpm.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to compose routine letters and memoranda.
- Operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize and work within deadlines.
- Ability to problem-solve.
- Business writing skills.
- Knowledge of general office procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professionals, other team members and the general public.
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Responsibilities
The Team Clerk at Island Health will support the interdisciplinary community care team with records, typing, correspondence and general office tasks. The role works closely with all team members to keep client administration running smoothly.
Requirements
Candidates need high school graduation, office software skills in Word, Excel and Access, and a current Medical Terminology Certificate. They also need at least two years of community administrative support experience and typing at 50 words per minute.
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Typing (50 wpm)
- Medical terminology
- Records management
- Word processing
- Business writing
- Correspondence
- Office procedures
- Problem-solving
- Deadline management
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Spreadsheets
- Database software
- Memo composition
- Office equipment operation
Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Government & Public Sector
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- administrative assistant
- medical clerk
- community care
- health records
- records management
- word processing
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- medical terminology
- typing
- office administration
- correspondence
- healthcare administration
- Island Health
- Vancouver Island
- per diem
- interdisciplinary team
- clerk
- receptionist
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Medical Terminology Certificate
Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- personal computers
Languages
- English