Long-Term Care Clerk

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and responsibility shared by everyone. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Long-Term Care Clerk performs a variety of administrative support and data entry functions supporting the efficient processing of patient registration and client encounters within the health care system in accordance with established procedures, including data entry, general word processing, and answering general inquiries related to patient/resident encounters and patient registration processes.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

High school graduation. Office Assistant certificate, and one year recent, related experience in a health care setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to type 50 wpm.
• Ability to utilize word processing, database and spreadsheet software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office practices and systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of long-term care.
• Ability to accurately enter data and follow established procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4001.pdf