Clerk, Respiratory Therapy

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $27.10 - $27.10 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of nearly 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.

We are currently looking to fill a **Casual** opportunity for a **Clerk, Respiratory Therapy **at **Burnaby Hospital** located in **Burnaby, BC**.

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Joining the Fraser Health team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and there are no exceptions.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

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Detailed Overview: Schedules and books appointments for patients in the Respiratory Therapy department. Performs secretarial duties such as receiving visitors, providing information, directing patients to the appropriate area, answering the telephone and routine inquiries. Performs timekeeping, secretarial, clerical, and reception duties for the Respiratory Therapy department. Responsibilities:

- Schedules and books patient appointments by receiving appointment requests and/or patient referrals. Makes follow up appointments, adjusting arrangements as per patient and department requirements and assigning appropriate time and date. Contacts patient, physician''s office and/or nursing unit to confirm appointment.
- Receives visitors and provides information on the department and services. Directs visitors/patients to the appropriate area.
- Performs clerical duties such as responding to telephone inquiries, taking and/or relaying messages, and answers routine inquiries.
- Types technical and non-technical documents such as medical reports and related correspondence. Takes minutes, produces graphs and reports using applicable software. Assembles, distributes, and files reports, promotional material, manuals, and surveys as directed.
- Maintains personal records of staff such as contact information, addresses, name, and availability for work. Establishes and maintains staff schedules and call in relief staff as per established guidelines.
- Composes and signs correspondence such as confirmation of appointments and forms letters, as directed. Drafts correspondence for review and signature.
- Maintains timekeeping records for staff and submits information to Payroll. Receives and processes requests for leaves of absences and terminations by preparing appropriate paper work. Performs calculations to determine seniority and vacation entitlements and forwards all requests and information to the Manager for approval.
- Compiles workload measurement statistics.. Gathers information such as minutes, files, or other material required for meetings or proposals.
- Assembles and updates department procedure manuals, forms, and graphs. Sets up and maintains filing system, patient care resource material and forms, correspondence, equipment, and supply records.
- Maintains records of office supplies and equipment inventories. Prepares requisitions for signature as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications**:Education and Experience**

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

**Skills and Abilities**
- Ability to type 50 wpm.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to organize work
- Ability to operate related equipment