Respiratory Service Clerk

Position Summary
Royal Inland Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Respiratory Services Clerk to join their Respiratory Services team in Kamloops, B.C.!

Hours of work are: Rotating days, 07:00 to 15:00

How will we help you grow?
Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What Will You Work On?
This position provides a variety of clerical duties related to the work of the Allied Health Respiratory Services, such as:
• Performs receptionist functions such as answering telephones, directing calls, responding to general inquiries, taking messages, receiving patients/visitors and directing to appropriate locations;
• Schedules and books outpatient appointments, arranges patient appointments for other physicians and/or treatment facilities and enters appointment information into computerized scheduling system;
• Obtains medical information required from patients and completes a variety of standard forms;
• Performs data entry functions for a variety of clinical registries and databases;
• Performs record management duties related to physician activities;
• Types technical and non-technical material such as correspondence, reports, letters, medical billings, pamphlets, posters, manuals, memos from handwritten drafts or dictating machines;
• Requisitions diagnostic tests and procedures;
• Maintains established clinic inventory levels.
• Receives bills, invoices and supplies; checks for accuracy against the department database, makes any necessary corrections and adjustments, collates and, in consultation with the PPL (or designate), submits for payment.
• Uses Registration, Clinical, and Financial database systems to extract, compile, report and graph information for research and statistical evaluation. Compiles and submits GL period end statistics and reports.
• Maintains timekeeping records for regular and relief staff; reviews flow sheets for accuracy and refers problems to PPL (or designate) as required. Enters payroll information into computerized systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities by performing duties such as providing input/feedback to the PPL (or designate) on work procedures and opportunities for process improvement.
• Assists with orienting new staff by performing duties such as demonstrating work procedures and demonstrating use of equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What should your application include?
• A 5-minute typing test (45+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). Click here for testing details.
• A Medical Terminology Certificate
• Your Resume outlining two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

Qualfications
Education, Training & Experience
• Grade 12,
• Two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Completion of an administered 5 minute typing certificate of 45wpm in the last 48 months from an approved institution (non-supervised tests are not accepted).
• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.