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Admitting - Switchboard Clerk

@ Island Health

Tofino, British Columbia

Temporary2+ years experience
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a temporary Admitting-Switchboard Clerk for a multi-site operation. The role handles patient admitting, switchboard, cashier and reception duties plus general clerical work on computerized systems. Grade 12 and two years of recent related experience are required.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform patient admitting duties
  • Operate the switchboard and route calls
  • Handle cashier and reception duties
  • Perform general clerical tasks on computerized systems

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 and two years' recent related experience
  • Keyboarding at 45 wpm
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Strong verbal and written communication

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Employer posting date
2026-10-04
First seen by our source
2026-10-29
Source record updated
2026-10-29

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Experience2+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required)

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Island Health

FieldValue
Company size10001+
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Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Utilizing a variety of computerized systems and applications for a multi-site operation, the Admitting-Switchboard Clerk performs admitting, switchboard, cashier and reception duties as well as a variety of clerical duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

  • Keyboard at 45 wpm
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Operate related equipment
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Deal with others effectively
  • Organize work
  • Physically carry out the duties of the position

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1271.pdf

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