Unit Clerk, Radiation Therapy - Victoria, Canada - PHSA

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Victoria, Canada

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Unit Clerk, Radiation Therapy
BC Cancer

Victoria, BC

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.

Why BC Cancer - Victoria?

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, and it's located on the most southern tip of Vancouver Island, giving it the mildest year-round climate found in the province.

Surrounded by water, the southern coast of the Island is a true nature's playground:
immediate access to water sports and boating, sandy beaches, coastline trails, and award-winning golf courses.

Downtown Victoria is a blend of historical buildings and structures, funky shops and eateries, and entertainment venues, with nearby post-secondary institutions of University of Victoria and Royal Roads University.

Travel north for skiing, northwest for surfing, south to the United States (by ferry), and east to the Victoria International Airport and BC Ferries terminal to Vancouver.

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 communicates 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
Maintain a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to safety policies and standards and emergency procedures.
Participate as a collaborative member of the health care team.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.

You will also 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.
Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
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, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
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