Unit Clerk, Oncology Clinic - Surrey, Canada - PHSA

PHSA

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Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Unit Clerk, Oncology Clinic
BC Cancer

Surrey, BC

Multiple Opportunities Available_

As the first friendly face on the unit, you are regularly recognized by your colleagues for your genuine balance of keen observation skills, compassionate communications, and enviable organizational talent.

You have a natural gift of managing the "day-to-day" while daring to imagine new processes to streamline, clarify, and keep the focus on what's most important: the people.

When priority tasks seem to be multiplying, you maintain your composure along with your unwavering kindness and compassion for your colleagues, patients, and their families.

BC Cancer Unit Clerks are eligible to develop their skills on a leadership career path; Clerical Supervisor is the next step on this journey.

The centres are fast paced with daytime hours, and tasks vary throughout each shift, collaborating with colleagues throughout different departments.

Unit Clerks are valued members of the BC Cancer Centre teams, working in areas such as Systemic Therapy Program, Radiation Therapy Program, Radiation/Medical Daycare Unit, Surgical Oncology, Ambulatory Clinic, Research Labs and Clinical Trials.

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/processes; return appointments, appointments of various types and related data into the electronic health record, 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 virtual.
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 and supporting way finding, answering the telephone/switchboard and responding in person by triage inquiries, relaying verbal and written messages.
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'll do
The clinic's Unit Clerk performs a wide range of tasks to support the compassionate and timely care provided to our patients and their families:

Transcribe and process physician's orders
Coordinate patient appointments
Arrange patient tests and receive results
Assemble and maintain patient charts
Answer telephones and enter data

What you bring
Qualifications and Certifications

Grade 12 graduation

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Graduation from an approved Nursing Unit Clerk program:

Working knowledge of medical terminology:
One year of recent, related experience or an equivalent of education, training and experience

Skills and Experience

Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; interacts in a positive manner with others, including patients and their families, general public and staff/physicians across the agency
Approaches daily work in an organized and efficient manner; sets appropriate priorities

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Keyboard 40 wpm minimum:

Physically carry out the duties of the position
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and antiracism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

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.

That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

Join one of BC's largest employers with provincewide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our inhouse training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with ge