Registration Booking Clerk, Ambulatory Care

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

Interested in learning more about Clerical Careers at BC Cancer? Join us for our virtual information session on April 30 at 5:00 p.m. (PDT). Whether you're a Grade 12 or post-secondary student, have recently graduated, or an experienced Unit Clerk (Clerk 4) or Clerk Receptionist (Clerk 3), this session is for you. Join this session to learn more about our six regional cancer centres, relocation, growth and development, and benefit opportunities. Register now via Eventbrite. Can't make the info session? Stay tuned for upcoming events: bccancer.bc.ca/careers/work-with-us/hiring-events

What you'll do

Utilize a computerized scheduling system to schedule and book patient appointments and follow-up appointments which includes booking complex interdisciplinary appointments, adjusting arrangements in accordance with patient and departmental requirements, notifying both patient and clinician, providing information on the appropriate date, time, and location to patient, and placing appointment reminder calls to patients/families.
Receive and register patients within a computerized scheduling system upon arrival. Ensure patient demographics and appropriate information is complete and accurate and follows up with appropriate parties as necessary. Advise appropriate professional regarding the arrival of the patient.
Perform referral functions including duties such as gathering additional/missing information, performing data entry, and receiving and processing related paperwork. Schedule new referrals based on established criteria and works with physicians, clinic nurses and allied health professionals to appropriately schedule referrals based on clinical indicators.
Perform receptionist and other clerical duties including answering telephones, responding to inquiries and requests for information, obtaining patient files as necessary, greeting patients and families, printing daily and/or monthly schedules, and forwarding problems and complex queries to appropriate personnel.
Assemble and maintain client charts by utilizing appropriate forms and layout in accordance with established procedures and filing documentation. Telephone physicians' offices or hospitals to request client information/documentation to ensure accuracy of records and charts.
Maintain a variety of records by performing duties such as data entry, collating information, maintaining log sheets and patient statistics on items such as client/patient attendance, treatment types, client/patient or treatment cancellations, and waitlist information. Follow up with appropriate team members as necessary.

What you bring

**Qualifications**:
Grade 12 and two (2) year's recent experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

**You have**:
Ability to keyboard 45 w.p.m.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
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.
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).
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

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**: $27.10/ hour.

**Location**: 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4E6

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

**Hours of Work**: Monday - Friday, 0800-1600

**Requisition Number**: CAS-153943E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is