SWITCHBOARD, REGISTRATION, HEALTH RECORDS CLERK
- Fort St. John, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Switchboard Operator, Registration/Health Records Clerk to support the Health Records/Admitting department.
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position operates the switchboard, public address and paging systems accepting and directing calls from a variety of customers according to established policies, standards and procedures; receives and directs patients and visitors; registers patients; responds to and monitors hospital alarms and emergency codes; and performs a variety of clerical duties related to receiving and registering of patients, identifying bed booking options, and cashier functions.
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position operates the switchboard, public address and paging systems accepting and directing calls from a variety of customers according to established policies, standards and procedures; receives and directs patients and visitors; registers patients; responds to and monitors hospital alarms and emergency codes; and performs a variety of clerical duties related to receiving and registering of patients, identifying bed booking options, and cashier functions.
- Min typing speed of 45 wpm required (testing will be conducted)
- Medical terminology 1-2 training is required (testing will be conducted)
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Responsibilities
Operate switchboard, public address, and paging systems; direct calls, patients, and visitors; register patients; and respond to and monitor hospital alarms and emergency codes. Perform related clerical work, including identifying bed booking options and cashier functions.
Requirements
The posting seeks an experienced, efficient, and self-directed candidate. A typing speed of at least 45 words per minute and Medical Terminology 1–2 training are required, and both will be tested.
Skills
- Switchboard Operation
- Patient Registration
- Health Records
- Telephone Call Routing
- Public Address Systems
- Paging Systems
- Patient and Visitor Reception
- Hospital Alarm Monitoring
- Emergency Code Response
- Bed Booking
- Cashier Functions
- Clerical Duties
- Typing
- Medical Terminology
- Customer Service
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Switchboard
- Patient Registration
- Health Records
- Admitting
- Telephone Call Routing
- Public Address System
- Paging System
- Patient Reception
- Visitor Reception
- Hospital Alarms
- Emergency Codes
- Bed Booking
- Cashier Functions
- Clerical Duties
- Typing
- 45 Words Per Minute
- Medical Terminology
- Customer Service
- Hospital
- Healthcare