Respiratory Services Clerk

Position Summary
East Kootenay Regional Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Permanent part-time Respiratory Services Clerk to join their team! This role will provide support to both the Home Oxygen Program and Respiratory Clerk positions.

This position works rotating days, evenings 07:30 to 15:30, 15:00 to 19:00.

Days off: Sun, Sat, STAT

What we offer:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career advancement

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.

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? Join our team 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).
• Knowledge of medical terminology