Departmental Medical Secretary, Bc Children's - Vancouver, Canada - B.C. Women's Hospital & Health Centre

B.C. Women's Hospital & Health Centre

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Departmental Medical Secretary,

BC Children's & Women's Health Centre,

Vancouver BC

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Department Medical Secretary provides support to the technologists and Medical Director by performing clerical duties such as patient scheduling, transcription, typing and reception functions.

What you'll do

Schedule patient appointments for 25 diagnostic tests or combinations thereof. Give families appropriate preparation instructions for each procedure. Confirm outpatient appointments.
Prepare daily patient schedule summarizing appointment times, patient names and procedures.
Perform reception duties by answering and responding to telephone enquiries, taking messages and redirecting calls when necessary. Receive and direct patients and caregivers.
Prepare patient files for technologists by obtaining requisitions, locating previous reports and attaching the appropriate forms, ensuring that clerical portions of forms are completed.
Transcribe reports for all Diagnostic Neurophysiology procedures utilizing customized clinical management system and other applicable software.
Distribute test results to referring physicians. Maintain departmental patient reports and consultation files.
Prepare and submit billing information for all outpatient testing to Finance Department.
Take minutes at weekly Department meetings. Post minutes for staff review and files appropriately.
Type a variety of material including consultation reports, letters, memoranda, abstracts, research papers and articles for publication from dictation or rough draft utilizing available software.
Maintain department files and records such as correspondence, journal reprints and teaching materials. Sends and retrieves items to/from offsite storage.
Create department forms such as information pamphlets, test worksheets, requisitions, tables and charts utilizing appropriate software.
Carry out projects to update/improve departmental workflow and/or technical/computer skills under the supervision of an administrative secretary.
Perform other related duties as required.

What you bring
Education, Training and Experience

Grade 12, graduation from an approved program in medical transcription and one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills & Knowledge
Ability to keyboard at 60 w.p.m.
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 operate related equipment.
Ability to organize work.
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

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 and development.
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 generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BCwide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type:
Temporary, Part-Time,

End Date:
December 15, 2023

Wage:
$26.94/hr.

Location:4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC V6H 2N9

Hours of Work:
, 4 days/week with rotating flex day(EDO)

Requisition # 146814

What we do
BC Children's & Women's Health Centre is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care