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Join to apply for the Unit Clerk - Peace Arch Hospital role at Fraser Health Authority1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Unit Clerk - Peace Arch Hospital role at Fraser Health AuthorityGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $28.31 - $28.31 / hourSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $28.31 - $28.31 / hourJob SummaryPre-Posting Sales PitchWe are currently hiring for Casual Unit Clerks to join our Medical Outpatient Unit team at Peace Arch Hospital located in White Rock, B.C.Connect with us!Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:Four weeks of vacation to startComprehensive 100% employer paid benefitsImmediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan87% maternity top-up50% subsidy on Translink passesWe invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.Connect with us on our Careers social channels where youll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor.Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | XDetailed OverviewUnder general supervision, performs a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient care area such as registering patients, acting as a communication link for the area, transcribing and processing physicians' orders, coordinating with other departments and facilities, coordinating patient appointments, arranging patient tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors, and assembling and maintaining patient charts.ResponsibilitiesPerforms registration duties as required. Receives patients upon arrival to the unit and obtains/confirms information required to register patient. Registers patient in the computerized admission/discharge/transfer system and completes related registration documentation.Prioritizes, processes, coordinates and transcribes physicians' orders by copying information, completing required forms and/or entering information into the computer and distributing information; performs follow up as necessary.Schedules, books and coordinates inpatient and/or outpatient appointments by receiving appointment requests, arranging appropriate appointment dates and times, making follow up appointments, adjusting appointment as required in accordance with patient and facility requirements; arranges patient tests; maintains appointment diaries by arranging and confirming patient appointments.Acts as a communication link for the assigned area by contacting other facilities and departments, including bed booking to exchange information regarding bed availability to assist admissions, discharges and/or patient transfers; receives patient's tests, and receives visitors, provides information and directs to appropriate area.Assembles and maintains patient charts according to established procedures; transcribes patient data into applicable health record system; attaches patient documents such as lab and/or special examination reports to chart; dismantles and forwards discharged patient records to Health Records.Answers telephones, transfers calls, takes messages, answers routine inquiries or referring as appropriate; opens and distributes mail as required.Performs related clerical duties such as keyboarding, data entry, filing, compiling, preparing and maintaining statistics including related reports, delivering and picking up items, maintaining and ordering stationary and supplies through stores, and arranging for and tracking equipment repairs as required.Maintains timekeeping records for regular and casual staff and submits/enters to payroll system as required. Receives and processes requests such as vacation, leaves of absence and terminations by preparing necessary documentation and forwarding to the Manager, Clinical Services or designate for approval.Accepts calls from nursing staff regarding illnesses and/or absence from work and communicates information received to nursing unit and appropriate person; calls in relief nursing staff according to pre-determined guidelines and refers problems to the Manager, Clinical Services or designate.Maintains records on relief staff such as names, address, contact phone number, availability for work, suitable work area and hours worked.Observes patient call signals and relays messages to the appropriate personnel as necessary.Performs other related duties as required.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceGrade 12, medical terminology and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program, plus one year of 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 40 wpm.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.About Fraser HealthFraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlakapamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Healths hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.Together, we are the heart of health care.Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | GlassdoorIMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warningPlease be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. 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