Unit Clerk, Ambulatory Care - BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Unit Clerk, Ambulatory Care

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• Act as receptionist by performing duties such as greeting patients and visitors, directing/escorting patients and visitors to appropriate areas, notifying appropriate staff of patient's arrival, answering telephones, taking and/or relaying messages, responding to inquiries from physicians’ offices and patients related to appointments and/or release of information, and responding to general enquiries in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Schedule a variety of patient appointments and follow up visits using a computerized system in accordance with policies and procedures, established priority levels and medical/technical staff schedules by methods such as receiving referrals/requests for appointments, booking appointments according to procedure required and allocated time, identifying pre-test instructions and relaying information to applicable personnel/patient, and adjusting schedules and making alternate arrangements for appointment cancellations or changes in facility operations.
• Prepare and check patient charts to ensure test results and other pertinent information are included by integrating relevant documentation and filing material such as lab results and loose reports into relevant sections. Telephone other facilities, physicians’ offices and/or outside laboratories to request information/documentation to ensure accuracy of records and charts. Key in and updates patient demographic data into computerized patient information system by entering and/or updating data as appropriate.
• Transcribe physicians’ orders to appropriate forms for required procedures such as laboratory tests, ultrasound, amniocentesis, and fetal monitoring through methods such as checking requisitions and files to identify new orders, booking applicable appointments, entering information/requests into computerized systems and/or telephoning rush requests, and recording completion of items. Review and check all charts for any physicians’ orders not completed by the end of every shift and advises a registered nurse.
• Compile statistical data using appropriate electronic software on items such as patient visits, treatment types, and number of patient and/or treatment cancellations by gathering and collating information from the computerized scheduling program or other documentation, performing arithmetic calculations to tally designated figures at the end of each accounting period, and completing applicable reports; forwards to designated personnel according to established procedures.
• Type a variety of material such as correspondence, patient histories, medical reports, statistics, and other records from handwritten draft, verbal discussion or dictaphone utilizing various wordprocessing and spreadsheet software packages and distributes materials as required.
• Perform other clerical duties such as operating a facsimile and/or photocopier, opening, date stamping and forwarding mail to appropriate areas, and preparing a list of supplies and stationary to be ordered for the clinics; notes any equipment that may require repair and notifies appropriate personnel.
• 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 (1) year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• 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 40 w.p.m.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.
• 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).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, 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.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• 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: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $28.31/hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 0800 - 1600
Requisition # 174082E

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 people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCW is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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