Job Description

Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $27.56/Hr. - CAD $27.56/Hr.
Summary:

Be the First Point of Contact in a Vital Health Care Role

Are you an organized, people-focused professional looking to make a difference in health care? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a

Referral Clerk

at the

BC Cancer - Centre for the North

in

Prince George

. In this essential frontline role, you'll be the first point of contact for patients and visitors--setting the tone for their health care experience and ensuring smooth administrative and communication processes.

What You Will Do:

As a Referral Clerk, you will coordinate and process patient referrals by gathering and entering clinical and demographic information into the electronic health record. You will schedule appointments based on triage instructions and clinical urgency, and communicate with patients to confirm details and provide necessary information. You will support physicians by preparing documentation, initiating requisitions, and organizing referrals for review. You will also perform pre-registration tasks, assist patients with forms, and arrange for additional services such as interpreters or mobility support. Additional duties include maintaining statistical records, participating in quality improvement activities, and providing general clerical support.
What You Bring:

What You Bring:

Education & Experience:

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

Skills And Abilities:

Ability to keyboard at 40 w.p.m. Knowledge of medical terminology.

What We Offer:

What We Offer:

A competetive salary:

$27.56

Growth opportunities

: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.

Inclusive culture:

We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents

About BC Cancer:

BC Cancer operates six regional cancer centres, covering the full spectrum of cancer care from prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment, to research and education, to supportive and palliative care. Through the lower mainland consolidation of Health Information Management, Providence Health Care supports the BC Cancer mission to reduce the burden of cancer in British Columbia. To learn more about BC Cancer, check us out here.

Your Day to Day:

Receive and process referrals by collecting patient demographics and clinical data from physicians and hospital units. Enter referral and appointment details into the electronic system, including consultation types, dates, and locations. Register new patients and create agency identifiers according to established standards. File and route clinical documents electronically for physician review and follow-up. Prioritize appointments based on clinical urgency and organize referrals for triage. Book new patient consultations and coordinate diagnostic imaging or additional documentation as needed. Perform pre-registration tasks, confirm patient details, and provide appointment logistics. Arrange support services such as interpreters, oxygen, or counseling based on patient needs. Meet with patients to complete consent forms and follow up on missed or late appointments. Maintain referral statistics, support quality improvement, and perform general clerical duties.

Live, Work & Play in Beautiful Prince George

Located in the heart of British Columbia, Prince George offers the perfect blend of urban amenities and outdoor adventure. As the region's largest city, it features a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining, and excellent schools--while being surrounded by forests, rivers, and trails. Whether you're building your career or enjoying a balanced lifestyle, Prince George is a welcoming community where opportunity and nature meet.

Ready to Join us?

Apply online here and take the first step toward a meaningful and rewarding career with Providence Health Care and Health Information Management.We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul's Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the x?m??kw?y??m (Musqueam), Skwxwu7mesh (Squamish), and S?l?ilw?ta?/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.