Competition #:
05584589


Employee Type:
CASUAL


Bargaining Unit:
HEU


Facility:
FORT NELSON GENERAL HOSPI


Department:
NER PATIENT REGISTRATION


Reports To:
MANAGER


Close Date:
APRIL 06, 2023


Comments:



This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer\xe2\x80\x99s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.



Position Summary



Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed permanent full time Switchboard Operator to support the Patient Registration department.

Under general supervision performs clerical duties related to creating and maintaining patient records, record retrieval, assembly, quantitative analysis, release of information, and clerical duties relating to the admission and discharge of patients including registration. Performs a variety of clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, transferring calls, faxing reports, and restocking supplies. Receives and forwards calls and information utilizing a switchboard, public address, and related communications system.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Fort Nelson General Hospital is a nine acute bed hospital with seven long-term care beds. Services include laboratory, medical imaging, community counselling, basic obstetrics, and minor surgery. Visiting specialists in obstetrics, pediatrics, massage therapy, acupuncture and physiotherapy is also available. Fort Nelson also has dental clinics, pharmacies, a health unit, drug and alcohol programs, counselling services, child and youth programs, and several support groups and organizations.

Fort Nelson is located in the northernmost region of the Rocky Mountains and has a family and recreation-oriented community of 3,366 (2021) people. The country around Fort Nelson is vast and has an abundance of rivers, mountains, hot springs, and wildlife viewing for the adventure seeker. Check out Fort Nelson for more information for those who want a slower pace lifestyle.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
\xe2\x80\x9cLoan Forgiveness Programs\xe2\x80\x9d are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.





Qualifications



Grade 12 and two (2) year\xe2\x80\x99s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
Ability to keyboard at 45 w.p.m.
Knowledge of medical terminology
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 organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation\xe2\x80\x99s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT