About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Administrative Clerk supports the Primary Health Care Clinic interdisciplinary team and acts as a communication link between clients, doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community services, e.g., Pharmacies and Laboratories. The Administrative Clerk is responsible for prioritizing and relaying information in order to meet the needs of those who rely on a Primary Health Care Clinic for the provision of health services. In addition, the Administrative Clerk provides clerical support duties, which include word/data processing, typing medical and legal reports and documents, referrals to specialists, data base retrieval, answering general inquiries related to programs and policies, and other support services according to regional standards.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate, Medical Terminology. One year office experience in a health related field including experience with patient scheduling, database systems and with the use of medical terminology; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Keyboard at 40 wpm
- Operate related equipment
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Deal with others effectively
- Organize work
- Physically carry out the duties of the position
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4020.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Administrative Clerk supports the Primary Health Care Clinic interdisciplinary team and acts as a communication link between clients, doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community services, e.g., Pharmacies and Laboratories. The Administrative Clerk is responsible for prioritizing and relaying information in order to meet the needs of those who rely on a Primary Health Care Clinic for the provision of health services. In addition, the Administrative Clerk provides clerical support duties, which include word/data processing, typing medical and legal reports and documents, referrals to specialists, data base retrieval, answering general inquiries related to programs and policies, and other support services according to regional standards.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate, Medical Terminology. One year office experience in a health related field including experience with patient scheduling, database systems and with the use of medical terminology; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Keyboard at 40 wpm
- Operate related equipment
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Deal with others effectively
- Organize work
- Physically carry out the duties of the position
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4020.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.