Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1652 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $28.31 - $28.31 Paid FTE 1 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Aug. 5 2025 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Apr. 10 2026 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate and under general supervision, positions at this level perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient care area. This includes duties such as acting as a communication link for the Unit by transcribing and processing physicians orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating patient appointments, arranging patient tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors and telephone answering. Assembles and maintains patient charts and performs keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 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.
Skills And AbilitiesAbility 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 50 wpmAbility to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD2764.pdf Additional information for applicants This position has flex/EDO days. This means that there are slightly extended hours to accommodate having every second Monday off. Week 1: Mon-Fri 0800-1652. Week 2: Tue-Fri 0800-1652. Additional Clauses FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements. Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU