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Program Clerk/Transcriptionist

Verified
Richmond, BC
CA$24 - CA$26/hour
Entry Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services for employees and immediate families

About the role

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $24.76/Hr. - CAD $26.38/Hr:

Job Summary

Come work as a Program Clerk/Transcriptionist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Program Clerk/Transcriptionist to join the Integrated Mental Health team in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Program Clerk/Transcriptionist you will:

  • Provide office support for the Richmond Mental Health Team. Word processes a variety of documents, transcribes documents using an electronic Dictaphone System, and edits and proofreads documents for accuracy, stylistic consistency, format, punctuation and grammar.
  • Check staff travel expense claims and sessional dates/times on physician’s sessional billings, maintains client charts such as creating physical charts, pulling charts and filing documents, distributes client laboratory reports to staff or physicians, processes the Mental Health Team’s mail, and attends and participates in meetings.
  • Act as a receptionist as required, performs a variety of clerical duties, maintains levels of stationary supplies and monitors equipment, maintain client databases and compiles statistics.
  • Participate in on going team planning and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Grade 12 supplemented with an approved Medical Office and Medical Transcriptionist program and one (1) year’s recent related experience, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Knowledge & Abilities

  • Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of and proficiency in relevant software.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Ability to type 50 wpm.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to compose business correspondence.
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to be sensitive, tactful and diplomatic with clients and the public.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to perform relevant calculations.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Basic computer literacy to operate computerized patient care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e‑mail software.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑fund WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
  • Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
  • Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

About Vancouver Coastal Health

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Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers

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