17 Oct
Fraser Health
New Westminster
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Pay
- $28.31 an hour
Job type
- Casual
Location
New Westminster, BC
Benefits
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- Municipal pension plan
Full job description
Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $28.31 - $28.31 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Unit Clerk to join the Cardiac Clinics at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.C.
Royal Columbian Hospital
Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.
Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds, and services. Read more here RCHRP Phase two
RCH first opened in 1862, is a vital referral centre and regional centre of excellence for trauma, critical care, cardiac care, maternity, neonatal intensive care and neurosurgery. When the full redevelopment is complete, the people of British Columbia will have increased access to cardiac, trauma, mental health, maternity and NICU services and beds.
New Westminster
New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.
Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:
- Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
- Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
- Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
- Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
- Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
- TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
- Additional employee discounts and perks available
- Eligibility based on employment status
Detailed Overview: Reporting to the Manager, performs a variety of receptionist, clerical and record keeping functions related to the operation of the clinic,
including inputting patient information and statistics into a centralized computer database system, transcribing physician's orders, compiling admission charts, scheduling patient appointments; and maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies. Responsibilities:
- Receives patients upon arrival to the clinic and obtains/confirms information required to register the patient; registers patient in the computerized admission/discharge/transfer system and completes related registration documentation.
- Prioritizes processes, coordinates and transcribes physician's orders and performs necessary follow up action, as required.
- Collaborates with other acute departments and other care areas to exchange information related to clinic patient appointments.
- Schedules,
books and coordinates patient appointments, completes appropriate requisitions, makes follow up appointments including adjusting arrangements as directed in accordance with patient and facility requirements; assigns patient to appropriate date, time and location; arranges for patient tests and maintains appointment diaries.
- Compiles and assembles patient charts for new admissions; maintains charts, files and documents related to patient data, inputs patient and patient-related data into computer database system as required.
- Prepares and escorts patients to examination rooms within the clinic.
- Performs receptionist duties such as receiving staff, patients and visitors; receives and records telephone messages, answers general enquiries and provides general information.
- Performs clerical duties such as data entry, filing, compiling, preparing and maintaining statistics. Receives payments from patients and codes payments as required. Prepares requisitions for supplies, equipment, repairs and maintenance work for the area, as required.
- Assists in orientation of new staff to the unit.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education and Experience
Grade 12, medical terminology and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk Program, plus one (1) year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- 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 keyboard at 40 w.p.m.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
▶️ Unit Clerk - Cardiac Clinics - Royal Columbian Hospital
🖊️ Fraser Health
📍 New Westminster