Unit Clerk, Gyne Surgical Services

Unit Clerk, Gyne Surgical Services

BC Women's Hospital

Vancouver, BC

What you'll do

Schedule surgical day care patients using a computerized software program. Obtain patient information such as patient name, type of surgery, attending physician. Assign patients to the OR slate according to type and expected duration of surgery. Adjust initial slate according to new information as required.
Run an electronic OR slate from a computerized software program each day and sends it to designated departments. Communicate with patients, physicians' offices and other departments via telephone, paging system, or fax in order to notify them of adjustments and/or changes made to the OR slate.
Review completed OR Records (surgical data base form) and reports any errors or omissions to the OR Perinatal Clinical Educator. Enter the data into the computer and produce reports as required.
Review surgical patients' file for documentation such as Pre-natal records, laboratory tests and Ultrasound reports prior to admission to hospital. Call the Physician's office and alerts them of missing documentation.
Admit surgical patients upon arrival to the hospital to the OR area by re-confirming patient information, finalizing and preparing the chart for surgical daycare nurse.
Coordinate with the admitting clerk to book beds for the surgical inpatients.
Process physicians' orders by transcribing information from order sheets to Kardex, medicine cards, and requisitions, or by entry of information into computerized laboratory system.
Assemble, collate, and maintain patient charts by performing such duties as imprinting chart forms, making identification labels, filing records and retrieving previous records from Health Records or other departments.
Enter patient information into the Admission, Discharge Transfer (ADT) database system for pre-registration, admission, transfer, and discharge.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

**Qualifications**:
Grade 12, medical terminology and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You will also have

Ability to keyboard at 40 wpm.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Wage**: $29.40/hour

**Location**: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
**Hours of Work**: Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1530
Requisition # 157867E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect