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Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Nursing Unit Clerk

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew Westminster, BC, CanadaCA$30.03 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Grade 12 graduation, completion of the Unit Clerk training course, and one year's recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Ability to type 40 words per minute.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Ability to operate related equipment such as personal computers and Meditech terminals.

Responsibilities

  • Transcribe physicians' orders by copying information, completing required forms and/or entering information into the computer, and distributing the information as required.
  • Schedule patient activities such as diagnostic procedures, appointments, or transportation by contacting appropriate departments, physicians' offices, or outside agencies and maintaining related records.
  • Maintain patient records according to established procedures by setting up charts, adding or removing forms, and forwarding discharged patient records to the Health Records Department.
  • Perform reception duties such as greeting and directing visitors, answering the telephone, taking messages, answering routine inquiries or referring them as appropriate, and opening and distributing mail as required.
  • Maintain unit stationery and supply levels by monitoring stock, preparing stores orders, requisitions, or stationery orders, and completing equipment repair or maintenance orders as directed.
  • Orient new staff and students to the unit by demonstrating procedures, answering questions, and explaining unit organization and layout.
  • Perform clerical duties such as typing, filing, and photocopying.
  • As required by the department, maintain timekeeping and other staff-related records by coding and entering hours to timecards, transcribing rotation hours onto required forms and/or into the computer, and forwarding timesheets and staffing information to the appropriate department.
  • As required by the department, maintain relief staff call-in list information such as names, telephone numbers, and work availability, and contact staff to fill vacancies as directed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

About the Company

Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Fraser Health is a Canadian health authority that provides health services to about 1.8 million people in British Columbia. It operates 12 hospitals, including major trauma centers, as well as outpatient care and surgery centers, and offers services in residential care, public health, home health, and mental health. It employs more than 40,000 staff, medical staff, and volunteers who coordinate care across hospitals, clinics, and community settings to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time. Its goal is to keep communities healthy by delivering accessible, high-quality care and by creating good workplaces for its employees and volunteers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$20K
Headquarters
Surrey, Canada
Founded
2001

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