Medical Stenographer

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff 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 Manager or designate, performs a variety of transcription, booking, reception, timekeeping, and clerical duties for the Program. Using personal computer and/or dictaphone, inputs patient, statistical, and billing data into the appropriate systems. Assists and transports patients within the department and hospital depending on the inpatient workload.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
Grade 12, graduation from an approved program in medical transcription and one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Ability to keyboard 60 wpm.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to deal effectively with others.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

**Job Requirements**: