Posted 24 days ago
Patient Placement Clerk
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Patient Placement Clerk to perform patient placement and hospital bed control functions. The role requires Grade 12 plus three years of recent related experience, keyboarding at 45 wpm, and knowledge of medical terminology.
Responsibilities:
- Perform patient placement functions
- Perform hospital bed control functions
- Maintain patient safety and quality standards
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and three years' recent related experience, or equivalent
- Keyboarding at 45 wpm
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Effective verbal and written communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| 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 | 1,244 |
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.
Performs patient placement and hospital bed control functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12 and three years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm
- 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.
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