Unit Clerk, Radiation Oncology - BC Cancer - Vancouver,

Unit Clerk, Radiation Oncology

BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC

As a collaborative member of the health care team, performs a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of the Program Area or Unit such as booking and coordinating appointments, diagnostic tests and procedures, processing clinician orders, preparing requisitions and reception duties. Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to safety policies and standards and emergency procedures.

What you'll do

• Transcribe and process clinician orders by completing and forwarding requisitions for tests or services, using the electronic health record system to schedule tests or services with the appropriate departments; return appointments, and communicate various information according to procedure.
• Organize diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients by coordinating numerous interrelated appointments. Prepare and communicate related instructions to patients in person, by telephone, by mail, or virtually.
• Gather patient information for medical appointments to assist in facilitating an efficient patient flow. Request, receive and transport patient information to designated clinical area. Prepare documents for clinical team and patient.
• Perform a variety of receptionist duties such as greeting and registering patients, supporting wayfinding, answering the telephone/switchboard, and responding in person to inquiries.
• Participate in the onboarding and orientation of staff through methods such as demonstrating work procedures and answering related queries. Support student clinical practicums as required.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Grade 12, medical terminology, and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk Program plus one (1) year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents.

Core Competencies:

• Brings an understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

You have:

• 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 keyboard 40 w.p.m.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.
• Commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer.

Job Type:

Regular, Full-Time

Wage:

$28.31 per hour

Location:

600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 4E6

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work:

Monday-Friday; 0830-1630

Requisition Number:

182395E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities.

Attention current employees of PHSA:

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.

If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca for assistance.