Admitting Clerk

2 weeks ago


Salt Spring Island, Canada Island Health Full time

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.

Under the supervision of the Health Records Manager performs the functions of receptionist, cashier, and switchboard operator and performs activities related to the admission and discharge of patients and clerical duties pertaining to data entry of outpatient M.S.P. information.

**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**:

- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to deal with other effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to keyboard 45 wpm.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize work.

**Job Requirements**: