Patient Registration Clerk - Abbotsford Regional Hospital

The salary range for this position is CAD $27.10/Hr. - CAD $27.10/Hr.

Health Information Management (HIM) is a leader in the collection, storage, and distribution of patient information within British Columbia. Our dedicated team of professionals are some of the first points of contact at Health Organizations sites. As a consolidated Lower Mainland department of Providence Health Care, HIM has staff at about 40 geographically dispersed locations across Fraser Health, Providence Health Care, Provincial Health Services Authority and Vancouver Coastal Health. Approximately 1,450 staff work in the following Service Areas: Registration, Records Management, Transcription Services, Health Information Exchange, and Coding. Additional Corporate Services include Strategic Planning, Projects & Business Optimization, Culture & Communications. There is room for growth and development, and we aim to support our teams to flourish.

• Greeting patients as they enter facilities.
• Processing the registration of patients (including inpatients, outpatients, ambulatory care patients, and emergency patients).
• Processing preadmissions, admissions, and discharges, print, review, and/or maintain a list of available beds.
• Liaising with and/or receiving information from nursing/physician personnel on unit regarding bed assignment.

Candidates must live within commutable distance of the site. Only candidates who meet all of our selection criteria will be contacted.

• Grade 12 and two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Ability to keyboard at 40 w.p.m.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Candidates for casual opportunities must have open availability. If you are hesitant about applying or are unsure if you meet the requirements, apply anyway! We are constantly searching for great applicants who will fit into our culture at PHC.

• Competitive salary as per the FBA Collective Agreement, $27.10/hour.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Interviews patients and families to gather registration information and processes preadmissions.
• Completes and forwards registration forms, obtaining signatures as needed, and prepares patient identity bands.
• Uses HealthNet or PharmNet to determine or assign patient healthcare numbers (PHN) and print medication profiles.
• Receives payments for non-resident and self-pay charges, issues receipts, and explains hospital policies.
• Maintains and reviews available bed lists, coordinates bed assignments, and updates bed booking rosters.
• Handles patient transfer requests and directs callers to appropriate facilities or personnel.
• Responds to patient and visitor requests for information and directions.

Apply today to seize this unique opportunity to specialize and advance your career within a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Be a part of our journey as we approach the grand opening of our new hospital, where you will play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare.