Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception and Image Service Centre

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

Monday to Friday , ,  and Weekends/Stat Holidays

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$28.74 - $28.74

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

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 designate, utilizes a various software applications to perform a variety of 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; answering the telephone; mailing; and filing.

Grade 12 and two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• 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.