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Admitting - Switchboard Clerk
@ Island Health
Duncan, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Admitting and Switchboard Clerk to handle patient admitting, switchboard, cashier and reception duties across a multi-site health operation. The work uses several computerized systems and includes a range of clerical tasks. Grade 12 and two years of recent related experience are asked for.
Responsibilities:
- Perform admitting, switchboard, cashier and reception duties
- Use a variety of computerized systems across a multi-site operation
- Carry out a variety of clerical duties
- Support patient safety and quality improvement
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and two years of recent related experience, or equivalent
- Keyboarding at 45 wpm
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Deal effectively with others and organize work
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,282 |
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
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