Posted 2 months ago
Switchboard Operator Receptionist
@ Interior Health Authority
Cranbrook, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a casual Switchboard Operator Receptionist at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC, on a per diem basis. The role operates the switchboard, public address and pager systems, receives and directs patients and visitors, admits patients on evenings, nights and weekends, and handles monies owing. Hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week on rotating day, evening and night shifts, with competitive wages, shift premiums and employer-paid training.
Responsibilities:
- Operate switchboard, public address and pager systems
- Receive and direct patients and visitors
- Admit patients on evenings, nights and weekends
- Receive and account for monies owing
- Perform clerical duties
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 plus one year of recent related experience, or equivalent
- Typing test of 45+ wpm completed within past 48 months
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Medical Terminology Certificate
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Medical Terminology Certificate |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Interior Health Authority
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Full company description
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
- LinkedIn followers
- 44,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,028
- Reported office locations
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Interior Health Authority
- Specialties
- Health Care
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,360 |
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East Kootenay Regional Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Switchboard Operator Receptionist to join their team in Cranbrook, BC!
This position works rotating days, evening, nights: 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00
Days off: rotating
How will we help you grow?
Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.
What Will You Work On?
This position operates the Switchboard, public address, and pager systems; receives and directs patients and visitors; admits all patients during the evening, night shifts and weekends; receives, records and accounts for various monies owing; and performs various clerical duties.
What should your application include?
• A 5-minute typing test (45+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). Click here for testing details.
• A Medical Terminology Certificate
• Your Resume outlining two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply today!
Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:
Grade 12, one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted).
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
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